PILI is a biotech company that produces dyes and pigments using microorganisms for applications in textiles, inks, polymers, paints, and coatings. The technology uses microbial enzymes, which are re-engineered to produce brilliant and effective dyes from renewable resources. Enzymatic synthesis allows microbes to create materials sustainably by saving energy and reducing waste without significant inputs of toxic reagents. Once enzymatic cascades are designed, large-scale production begins without toxic inputs or harmful byproducts. This process also involves bacteria grown in water-based reactors, using sugar as the primary food source. PILI's innovative approach significantly reduces water and energy consumption and lowers CO2 emissions by more than 50% compared to conventional dye production methods.
