The Journey:
March 2019
First trials of plant based resin produced. Leading to the filing for a patent on the process with Dunlap Codding.
June 2019
Utopia Genetics, LLC dba Utopia Brands provides first Hemp paper for production of straws to HOFFMASTER. Owner of Aardvark Straws. Test trials reveal better results than wood pulp straws.
February 2020
Stable compounded resin used to prove use of material in multiple manufacturing applications.
February 2020
Poly Films and Poly Bags in Oklahoma produced film and bags using Utopia compounded resin.
February 2020
GCA in Texas produced straws, both natural and with colorant additive, using Utopia compounded resin.
February 2020
Amdek, Inc in Alabama produced cutlery utensils, golf tees and buttons using Utopia compounded resin.
February 2020
AmeriTool in Oregon produced cutlery and container with twist on child resistant caps made with Utopia compounded resin.
April 2020
Utopia logo is Trademarked
April 2020
Utopia Wordmark is Trademarked
April 2020
Utopia Plastix is Trademarked
July 2020
Utopia Plastix produced clear film using its patent-pending proprietary processed plant based compounded resin.
The Journey in Photos:
From Seed to Sell,
The Utopia Business Model
Utopia Plastix™ Seed to Sell Promise