04 May PIONEERING BIODEGRADABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR A PLASTIC-FREE FUTURE!

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BioReform: If not NOW then WHEN?

BioReform is a Hyderabad-based biotech startup founded by student entrepreneurs, dedicated to combating plastic pollution by manufacturing 100% eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable bags. By transforming agricultural waste into sustainable biopolymer products, BioReform aims to revolutionize the packaging industry and drive India toward a plastic-free future.

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The Problem

Plastic Pollution and Unsustainable Packaging

• Conventional plastic bags take hundreds to thousands of years to decompose, polluting land and marine ecosystems and contributing to microplastic contamination.
• Alternatives like paper and cloth bags are often expensive, less durable, and not always truly eco-friendly.
• Businesses and consumers face limited affordable, high-quality options for sustainable packaging that can meet regulatory requirements and environmental goals.

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The Solution: BioReform’s Biodegradable Bags

Innovative, Affordable, and Rapidly Degradable

• Technology: BioReform uses biotechnology to convert corn waste (sugars, cellulose, and other natural components) into biopolymers, creating bags that are strong, lightweight, and water-resistant.
• Rapid Decomposition: Bags fully biodegrade within 180 days in landfills, turning into nutrient-rich manure without leaving harmful microplastics behind.
• Customization: Offers custom sizes, printing, and personal branding to meet diverse business needs.
• Cost Efficiency: While the per-kilogram price is higher than plastic, the cost-per-piece is competitive (₹0.80 for a medium bag vs. ₹0.41 for plastic), and up to 40–50% cheaper than paper, cloth, or other eco-friendly alternatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Approved by local and central environmental bodies, ensuring businesses can confidently transition away from banned plastics.

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Impact

• Environmental: Each bag prevents plastic waste, reduces landfill burden, and enriches soil after decomposition. The solution directly addresses India’s single-use plastic ban.
• Economic: Enables businesses to adopt sustainable packaging without significant cost increases, supporting compliance and brand value.
• Social: Founded and run by young entrepreneurs, BioReform inspires a new generation to pursue sustainability and innovation.
• Recognition: Finalist at HYSEA AIC-Thub, four-time fastest-growing company at EdVenture Park, and Top 100 Startups at Maharashtra Startup Week 2025.

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Founders & Team

• Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin (Founder & CEO):
  

• 24-year-old first-generation entrepreneur and civil engineering student, passionate about sustainability and innovation.
• Serial entrepreneur with experience in digital services, apparel, and cleaning businesses; aims to become India’s “Green Engineer.”
• Vice Chairman of Aliya Humanitarian Foundation, working to empower underprivileged communities.

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Tagline:
If not NOW then WHEN?

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