altM transforms lignocellulosic agricultural residues into scalable bio-chemicals and biomaterials, providing sustainable alternatives to traditional materials in industries such as packaging, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. This process helps companies reduce their carbon footprint and reliance on unsustainable resources throughout their supply chains.
Funding
$3.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many industries rely on traditional materials derived from unsustainable resources, contributing to high carbon footprints and environmental degradation. Companies seek eco-friendly alternatives to reduce their reliance on these materials and minimize their impact on the environment.
Solution
altM converts lignocellulosic agricultural residues into scalable bio-chemicals and biomaterials, offering sustainable substitutes for conventional materials. These bio-based alternatives can be used in various industries, including packaging, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. By utilizing agricultural waste, altM enables companies to decrease their carbon footprint and transition to more sustainable supply chains. The resulting materials can be used as thermoset binders, silica, rheology modifiers, and cellulosic pulp.
Target Audience
altM's primary customers are companies in the packaging, textiles, and pharmaceutical industries seeking sustainable and low-carbon footprint material alternatives.
Features
- Conversion of lignocellulosic agricultural residues into bio-chemicals and biomaterials.
- Production of sustainable alternatives for packaging, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
- Materials suitable for use as thermoset binders.
- Production of silica from agricultural waste.
- Production of rheology modifiers from agricultural waste.
- Production of cellulosic pulp from agricultural waste.