Poultry-feather hydroponic foams

Poultry-feather hydroponic foams

Biodegradable hydroponic foams made from poultry-feather-derived bio-based materials.

Product details

Application area
Agriculture
Product type
Films, coatings & foams
Specific feedstock
Poultry feathers
Feedstock type
Food industry sidestreams
Programme
BBI JU
Related projects

About

UNLOCK converts poultry feathers into keratin-based materials for agricultural applications. Hydroponic foams are one of the product formats developed from these feather-derived materials.

The foams create a higher-value use for poultry-industry sidestreams while providing a biodegradable alternative to persistent fossil-based materials used in hydroponic cultivation.

Key benefits

  • Creates value from poultry-feather waste
  • Provides a biodegradable material for hydroponic cultivation
  • Reduces reliance on persistent plastic materials

Application

  • Hydroponic cultivation