Category: agricultural waste
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HYFÉ
The circle of it: This company transforms food manufacturing wastewater — rich in sugars — into low-cost feedstock for biomanufacturing, replacing petroleum as a raw material for chemicals and materials.
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NATURLOOP
This company is creating durable biomaterials to replace the use of woods for furniture and the construction industry from coconut husk fibers.
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UPCIRCLE
This company upcycles natural by-products into vegan beauty products, thereby keeping useful ingredients from landfills.
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SAGES
This company creates naturally-derived dyes created from agricultural waste to replace the use of synthetic dyes that pollute the environment.
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BIOPOWDER
This company creates flours, powders and additives from waste components of produce like pits, stones and shells of fruits and vegetables.
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SAATHI
This company uses local banana waste to create naturally biodegradable sanitary pads that contain no plastic.
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IMPERFECT PRODUCE
This company rescues produce and other food items that would otherwise end up being wasted and offers a service to customers that leverages sustainability as a key offering, thereby preventing food waste and finding a market for “ugly” produce.
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WIZE TEA
This upcycling company rescues coffee leaves that are typically neglected during coffee production and makes coffee-like beverages from it.
