The new library materials for May 2023
Innovative biomaterials materials made from food waste
This month, our attention is dedicated to the exploration of Biomaterials derived from waste sources. These pioneering materials harness the latent value within organic waste, mitigating the environmental impact associated with its disposal. By transforming waste into valuable resources, these companies exemplify the ingenuity of biomaterial innovation, offering elegant and inventive solutions to address various challenges.
AnanasseTM – Bio-leather material made from pineapple peel
Made by Verabuccia®, Ananasse is a bio-leather that maintains the appearance of the original fruit.
Waste fruit peel, specifically pineapple peel, is transformed into a circular material that feels reptilian and serves as a cruelty-free, plus circular alternative to animal leather. Its differentiation power from other plant-based leathers is that it maintains the visual appearance of the pineapple peel without transforming the aesthetics of the primary fruit material.
Koukoutsi – Board material made from the bio-waste of the olive oil production process.
Koukoutsi is mostly derived from the olive pit or the olive core, which is one of the major wastes in the Mediterranean. Generally used for heating purposes, Koukos De Lab has turned this waste into an eco-material instead.
Zeefier – Textile dyes made from seaweed
Zeefier is an all-natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
It finds its applications in the fashion and interior industries.
Organoid – Surface material made from natural materials
The material is made from natural ingredients like Alpine hay, edeltheyiss, or coffee grounds. The source materials maintain their natural properties, their scent, look and touch – which then can also be experienced in indoor spaces.
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About the Library
The goal of the library is to help promote all the amazing circular materials currently being developed along with providing a valuable tool to encourage more circular design.
Materials in the library fall under 2 categories, The Bio-cycle and the Tech-cycle. We include materials from a wide range of sources and applications, and key features include materials that are derived from waste streams, natural materials, recyclable, biodegradable or compostable, carbon neutral, bio-materials along with materials manufactured within circular production processes.
And, we’re also always on the lookout for new additions to the library, so if you’re working on, or know of any materials, we would love to hear about them.
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