Solution: Development of sustainable material from food waste. Owner: CelluComp. Circular Strategy: Repurpose.
Description
The company has developed a material called Curran, that is created from fibres of root vegetables. Primarily from sugar beet pulp, which is a by-product of the sugar industry. This can be used in various applications such as paints and coatings, inks, personal care, home care, paper, food, concrete, drilling fluids, composites, and other potential applications.
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom.
Scale
11-50 employees.
Potential circular economy impact
The organisation develops a sustainable material that is derived from root vegetables and can be used in a range of different applications. A closed loop is created where the by-product of the sugar industry is repurposed to create a sustainable material that can be used for various applications.
What’s involved?
People: Trained scientists; staff to oversee the website and orders; staff working towards producing the sustainable material.
Resources: Technology used to produce the material; a factory for the production and a warehouse for storage.
Technology: Specific machines to convert the by-product into the sustainable materials.
Implementation: Staff to oversee the website and orders; specific machines used to produce the sustainable material.