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Bio-Alloy™ is a revolutionary biofabricated technology developed by Modern Meadow that combines proteins and bio-based polymers to create a lightweight and natural-looking material with superior performance. The unique composition of Bio-Alloy™ offers unmatched durability, long-lasting color vibrancy, and abrasion resistance. Unlike other materials, the color is infused into the Bio-Alloy™
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QIRA is a bio-based alternative to traditional 1,4-butanediol (BDO). QIRA is a sustainable and easy-to-implement solution made from renewable feedstocks that dramatically reduces CO2 emissions compared to fossil-based BDO. QIRA is derived from corn starch, which is converted to glucose and fermented by microorganisms in a novel production process.
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ANPOLY is a renewable and biodegradable raw material made from wood pulp-derived nanocellulose. It is also lightweight, yet high in strength, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications, including lightweight composites, packaging, filtration, cosmetics, and medical biomaterials. ANPOLY offers two types of nanocellulose: CNF (Cellulose Nanofiber) and
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Paptic Tringa® is a sustainable and premium packaging material based on renewable, wood-based fibers. Paptic Tringa® is bio-based, recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable. It is approved for food contact and OK Biobased and FSC® certified. Paptic Tringa® is designed for various applications, including carrier and gift bags, pouches, e-commerce mailers, and
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Trocellen’s TR-EECell products are closed-cell polyethylene foams derived from sugarcane. Specifically, TR-EECell foam is produced from ethanol derived from the fermentation of sugarcane juice, which is not suitable for human consumption. Trocellen also developed a system to make sure processing waste from sugarcane is reused, reducing environmental impact and
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Sway offers an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution made from seaweed that can replace traditional petroleum-based plastics. Seaweed is an ideal sustainable feedstock as it is regenerative, growing up to 60 times faster than land-based crops. Moreover, it can sequester 20 times more carbon per acre than forests, making it a
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BioBit, part of the RheoFalt line from Netherlands-based Ventraco Innovation Center, are a sustainable alternative to traditional bitumen, made by blending vegetable resins with natural esters of fatty acid and natural hard bitumen. These bio-based materials can consist of up to 100% renewable natural raw materials depending on the desired
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Imperium Filler from Heartland is a lignocellulosic powder additive that can replace or augment traditional additives such as talc, calcium, and fiberglass. Imperium Filler is sourced from industrial hemp. It’s a sustainable raw material that can replace mined and synthetic additives for strengthening plastic, rubber, foam, asphalt, concrete and
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Papira® by Stora Enso is a natural, bio-based, and recyclable foam material for packaging applications. Papira® is made from cellulose that is derived from sustainably managed FSC certifed forests and produced in an environmentally friendly process without hazardous chemicals, blowing agents or solvents. This new lightweight foam can reduce the
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Xampla is a revolutionary bio-based material made entirely from natural polymers extracted from plants, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. They use a range of plant-based feedstocks, including legumes and agricultural waste, to manufacture their products. Xampla’s materials are not chemically modified during the manufacturing process
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I’m green™ EVA SVT2180 is a bio-based, drop-in replacement for fossil-based EVA copolymers. This material is produced by Braskem from sugarcane-based ethanol production and supplied by FKuR in the US and Europe. I’m green™ EVA materials are copolymers of renewable ethylene vinyl acetate with 70% minimum bio-content based
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EVO® by Fulgar is a high-tech yarn derived from renewable castor oil. This material, certified >85% bio-based under Din Certco, offers advanced performance properties in the class of polyamide (PA) fibers for clothing and apparel. EVO® by Fulgar is ideal for sportswear and technical fabric applications where users expect
