Bindethics develops and commercializes sustainable, biobased adhesive alternatives to replace toxic, fossil-fuel-derived synthetic glues used in wood panel production. This innovation enables engineered wood products to become fully recyclable, supporting the circular economy. The company focuses on applying chemical engineering expertise to create environmentally responsible material solutions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional adhesives used in engineered wood production are typically synthetic, toxic, and non-recyclable, hindering the creation of sustainable wood products and contributing to environmental pollution. The reliance on fossil-fuel-derived adhesives prevents engineered wood panels from being fully recyclable and participating in a circular economy.
Solution
BindEthics provides a sustainable bio-adhesive derived from industrial biowaste, offering a non-toxic and recyclable alternative to conventional synthetic adhesives. This bio-adhesive enables the production of fully recyclable engineered wood panels, promoting circularity and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. By replacing formaldehyde-based adhesives, BindEthics' innovation facilitates the creation of environmentally friendly materials for the construction, packaging, shoe, and automotive industries. The bio-adhesive is produced through a process of washing, filtering, and centrifuging industrial food waste to extract and purify high protein content and polysaccharides, which contribute to its binding properties.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes engineered wood companies, packaging manufacturers, and businesses in the construction, shoe, and automotive industries seeking sustainable and recyclable adhesive solutions.
Features
- Bio-adhesive derived from extracted, purified, and refined industrial biowaste
- Non-toxic formulation free from formaldehyde and carcinogenic petrochemicals
- Enables full recyclability of engineered wood products, contributing to a circular economy
- Lower carbon footprint compared to traditional fossil-fuel-derived adhesives (86% reduction)
- Suitable for replacing starch-based adhesives that use toxic borates
- Potential applications in the construction, packaging, shoe, and automotive industries
- Base formulation developed through washing, filtration, and centrifugation of industrial food waste
- Contains high protein content, polysaccharides, natural crosslinkers, and bioderived solvents