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While conventional insulation companies use non-biodegradable and toxic materials, Hempitecture offers eco-friendly and healthy insulation products made from natural fibers, such as hemp.
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These bio-based carbon black alternatives offer sustainable, versatile solutions across industries, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and environmental impact.
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Ourobio is co-producing PHA and bio-based pigments from low-value organic waste byproducts.
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Kultevat employs a dandelion species to produce natural rubber that doesn’t contribute to deforestation.
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Every year, around 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans. But the London-based startup Notpla believes that the solution to our plastic problem lies in the sea. It’s no secret that packaging accounts for 40% of total plastic usage, making it one of the major contributors to
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By “partnering” with microbes to create vibrant colors, French start-up PILI, Inc. aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the conventional dye industry.
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CelluComp, a visionary Scottish company, is redefining material science with its groundbreaking product, Curran®.
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A look at 10 biobased polyamide options as high-performance, sustainable alternatives to traditional nylon materials.
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The world is grappling with the challenges of waste management and climate change. Industrial sectors, especially the construction industry, contribute significantly to this problem by generating enormous volumes of waste. Mycocycle, a pioneering green technology company, aims to address these issues by transforming waste materials into valuable, low-carbon biobased materials
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Since its inception in 2016, MakeGrowLab has been at the forefront of sustainable material innovation, marrying science with design to pioneer a fully circular production model.
Humble Bio, based in Wellington, New Zealand, is recreating bioplastics from bee DNA. One of the most intriguing aspects of Humble Bee Bio’s work is the biological inspiration behind it—a particular species of solitary bee known as the Australian masked bee. This bee produces a special bioplastic to
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Arda Biomaterials is poised to revolutionize sustainable materials with New Grain™, an alternative leather derived from brewers’ spent grain (BSG). Arda Biomaterials, a London-based startup founded in 2022, is harnessing the potential of BSG—a by-product of the beer-brewing process—to create a sustainable alternative to traditional leather. Their proprietary