PeelPioneers is a startup turning citrus peel waste into high-value ingredients. By extracting natural compounds from orange peels, the company contributes to sustainable production in industries such as food, cosmetics, and cleaning products, enhancing product quality in terms of texture, flavor, aroma, and appearance.
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Footprint specializes in plant-based fiber solutions to replace rigid plastics in food packaging. With a focus on freezer, microwave, and oven-safe applications, Footprint’s mission is to remove plastic from food-contact materials, creating packaging that is fully biodegradable The company's patented technologies provide moisture and oil resistance, extending the shelf life of frozen goods from 12 to 18 months.
Oceanium is a startup producing high-purity, seaweed-derived ingredients for food, health, skincare, and sustainable materials. Oceanium applies proprietary biorefinery technology rooted in green chemistry principles and is working on incorporating recycled wastewater in the process.
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BioPak is an Australian company dedicated to manufacturing compostable packaging solutions, including plant-based coffee cups, takeout containers, and cutlery. The company use renewable resources such as sugarcane and corn starch to produce materials that decompose effectively in various environments, aiming to mitigate single-use plastic pollution.
Ecovative is a startup developing mycelium-based materials as sustainable alternatives for the food, fashion, and packaging industries. The company operates three mycelium farms and annually converts over 10 million pounds of wood chips into high-value mycelium products. By using environmental signals, Ecovative guides mycelium to grow into complex structures through specific phenotypic triggers. The company also develops new strains with tailored properties for various applications.
Polygreen Group is a Israel-based startup developing environmental superabsorbent polymers (eSAPs), which are biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic polymers. Polygreen's core innovation offers high absorbance capabilities while being environmentally sustainable. The eSAPS developed by Polygreen decompose naturally, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional polymers used in similar applications.
ICTYOS, a French startup, combines traditional tanning techniques with an eco-responsible approach by transforming fish skins from the food industry into high-quality sea leather. The company selects premium fish skins from French agri-food partners and relies on local networks to minimize its carbon footprint and ensure supply traceability. By repurposing skins that would otherwise be discarded, ICTYOS promotes upcycling and utilizes vegetable tannins from leaves, roots, or fruits to minimize the impacts of deforestation.
Terpenoil, a Brazilian company, specializes in the production of disinfectants, surface cleaners, air treatments, and chemical specialties derived from plant-based and renewable sources. The company provides a range of products for professional cleaning, odor control, glass treatment, air purification, and household cleaning. Many of these products are available in super-concentrated capsules to minimize plastic use.
Nature Organics is a family-owned Australian company creating sustainable products since 1981. The company offers a variety of eco-friendly brands, including Earth Choice, Undo This Mess, My Soda, OC Naturals, and Natural State, all of which emphasize sustainability. Natures Organics uses recycled plastics and sustainably sourced ingredients, and it is committed to transitioning to 100% biodegradable plastics that can fully degrade into compost.
Realzyme specializes in enzyme-based solutions designed to detect and address biofilm contamination across various industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, and home hygiene. Under its brand eezym, Realzyme offers natural, high-performance products for maintaining a clean and healthy home environment, free from toxic chemicals. Another brand, Realco, provides professional-grade products tailored for different sectors, ranging from multi-surface cleaners to highly specialized technologies.