Nestlé has partnered with Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable plastic products, to develop new biodegradable water bottles. The two companies will work together to design and manufacture bio-based resins for Nestlé’s water business using Danimer Scientific’s PHA polymer Nodax. In 2018, the University of Georgia, US, confirmed in a study that Nodax is an effective biodegradable alternative to petrochemical plastics. PepsiCo, an existing partner of Danimer, may also gain access to the resins developed through this partnership as part of the agreement.