Bio-based products

Nutrient-rich fertiliser granules with a bio-based, biodegradable coating that releases nutrients gradually and avoids persistent microplastics from conventional coatings.

A paper burger box coated with plastic-free WoodCell™ crystalline cellulose, providing grease and oxygen barriers while retaining a recyclable mono-material design.

A single-piece Fiat 500 fascia produced through 3D printing with a polyester-based composite containing almond shells recovered from agricultural sidestreams.

Compostable coffee capsules made with more than 95% renewable resources, designed to preserve freshness and flavour while withstanding the temperatures required to prepare coffee.

A wind-turbine blade prototype using hemp-based reinforcement to validate damping and stiffness performance at structural scale.

Deodorant stick packaging with three external parts made from plant-based PEF derived from renewable plant sugars.

Biodegradable PaperFoam packaging for ear plugs using sidestream grass in place of virgin wood fibres.

An electric scooter using hemp composites in its frame to reduce weight and increase bio-based material content.

A make-up remover formulated with biosurfactants from second-generation renewable feedstocks for effective, gentle cleansing.

Insulation boards made from cattail and reed harvested from re-wetted peatlands for sustainable building applications with strong thermal performance.