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- The five winners of the Circular Materials ChallengePetroleum-based plastic is everywhere, because it is such a versatile and cheap material. However, only 14 per cent of all plastics is recycled, and…
- BioflexiThis high density panel is a recyclable and compostable freeform fiberboard for architectural applications.The fibreboard consist of 80 % to 90 % straw, a natural fibre and residual material which is available worldwide. No formaldehyde and isocyanate components are applied, making it the ideal solution for different indoor applications.
- Mushroom MaterialsEcovative grows materials made from agricultural by- products and mushroom mycelium. Mycelium is a natural, self-assembling glue, digesting crop waste to produce cost-competitive and environmentally responsible materials that perform. Unlike plastics, Mushroom Materials start with plant-based farm waste and can end up in your garden, fully compostable.
- Biobased PHA Cutting Board Designed To Reduce Microplastic PollutionDutch start-up BitByBit has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a cutting board made from 100% PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biobased polymer produced by microorganisms. The…
- Duranova™Duranova™ is a wood fibre-based material developed by Finnish materials innovation company Fiberdom. The material is produced using a patented process that functionalises sustainably sourced wood fibres to create a high-performance alternative to conventional plastic and coated fibre products.
- Biodolomer® TBiodolomer® T is a biodegradable and industrially compostable bioplastic for sheet extrusion and thermoforming. GAIA has achieved great success by adding minerals to its patented method. Biodolomer® T bioplastics can be broken down by microorganisms. In the process, the microorganisms emit enzymes which break down the polymer chains of the material into smaller molecular components.
- Biobased fibre innovation offers new possibilities for plastic-free product designFinnish material innovator Fiberdom has developed a patented process to transform wood fibres into a high-performance, plastic-free material suitable for packaging, storage products, and…
- Cruz FoamCruz Foam is a high-performance, protective, sustainable, foam product for the shipping of impact-sensitive, cold-chain goods, and more. It is the first fully compostable packaging foam, matching the performance and characteristics of expanded polyethylene (EPE) while ensuring safe delivery of high-value goods and meeting sustainability demands. With 70% upcycled ingredients, Cruz Foam is ASTM D6400 tested compostable, setting a new bar for sustainability.
- Seaweed FoamSEAWEED FOAM is a bio-foam material that can be used for a new type of home-compostable packaging products. The material is home compostable, because it's made of only seaweed and water. The SEAWEED FOAM material is created to function as a secondary packaging, cushioning or packing peanuts, but it can be used for backpack & helmet paddings or to replace other synthetic styrofoam products.
- A living coffin made of myceliumThe Dutch start-up Loop, a spinoff of Delft University of Technology, developed a living coffin made from mycelium called The Living Cocoon, which helps…
- How biodegradable is biodegradable plastic?Researchers from the University of Plymouth examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK in…
- Coffee polymerCoffee polymer is a material consisting of 30% coffee grounds and 70 other biobased raw materials. The Espresso Polymer is dishwasher-proof and biodegrades only in controlled circumstances. The Cappuccino Polymer is fully biodegradable in natural circumstances in about one year. The Americano Polymer biodegrades in about two months.
- Material Xperience Part 6: Meet the future of Graphic & PackagingOnly a few more days until Material Xperience 2018! The annual material trade fair will take place in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands. This year, we show…
- Upcycled Rice Straw TextilesThe project addresses the environmental impact of parali—rice straw residue left after harvesting. Rather than being incinerated, the rice straw is upcycled into biodegradable and compostable textiles. Parali by Aarushi works directly with farms to reduce transport-related carbon emissions and follows a circular production system in which manufacturing offcuts are reused to produce tags, paper and packaging materials.
- LOWIMPACTThe base matrix is a bioplastic of renewable origin, selected for its compostability, printability, and mechanical stability. This matrix is reinforced and characterized through the integration of different organic fillers, such as spent coffee grounds, orange peels, and grape skins, each contributing unique textures, colors, and material behaviors.
- Grapevine Canes as a Sustainable Alternative to PlasticResearchers at South Dakota State University (SDSU) have developed plastic-like films from grapevine canes — the woody stems removed during annual pruning. The material…
- Leaf-Inspired Bioplastic Promises Strong, Fully Biodegradable PackagingResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a breakthrough in bioplastic design that could transform sustainable packaging and beyond. Inspired by the…
- Stella McCartney Launches Their Most Sustainable Sneakers YetStella McCartney continues to set the standard for sustainable fashion with her most eco-friendly trainers to date. The updated S-Wave sneakers, part of the…
- Big Glow: Lighting Innovation Using Biobased Wool MaterialsAustralian lighting manufacturer Rakumba, in collaboration with design studio Studio Truly Truly, has developed Big Glow, a lighting collection made from nonwoven Australian wool…
- MycoLutions Acoustic PanelsMycoLutions’ acoustic panels provide an environmentally friendly solution for sound absorption in interior spaces. Composed of mycelium and natural agricultural by-products such as straw, they combine high acoustic performance with full circularity and compostability. With their porous and fibrous structure, these panels help to reduce echoes and create a more comfortable acoustic environment.
- LigNo PlasticLigno Plastic is an innovative material developed by TECNARO as part of the LignoLight research project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in Germany. Composed of lignin, a byproduct derived from the cellulose and paper industries, as well as biorefinery processes, this material is 100% home compostable. While still in the research phase, it is available in different compositions, with bio-based content ranging from 30% to 50%, with the remainder being fossil-based.
- 3D printing with coffee groundsResearchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, US, developed a methods for 3D printing a wide range of object using a paste of waste…
- PartikalRik Makes is a Design Studio concentrated on compostable materials. Beautiful natural surfaces and materials are researched, designed and produced. The materials are nutritious…
- Canvas – Biobased RugDonkersloot Biobased is a natural product that behaves organically. The natural flax fibre in the linen gives the carpet durability, longevity, sustainability and a pearly shine as time passes. In all its elegance, it contributes to a comfortable indoor air quality through the linen fibres, which can regulate humidity and are ideally suited for under-floor heating.
