This startup transforms agricultural waste into sustainable materials and products. They leverage biotechnology, material science, and engineering to develop and commercialize solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The engineered-wood industry relies heavily on timber, contributing to deforestation and unsustainable resource consumption. Traditional disposal methods of agricultural waste, such as rice straw, lead to air pollution and environmental degradation.
Solution
Biome transforms agricultural waste, specifically rice straw, into sustainable and circular building materials, offering an alternative to timber-based products. By applying biotechnology, material science, and engineering, Biome creates innovative, high-impact products that reduce deforestation and air pollution. Their flagship product, BiomeBoard, replaces timber in the engineered-wood industry, promoting resource efficiency and supporting local communities by providing new income streams for farmers. Biome is dedicated to advancing scientific research, developing sustainable technologies, and commercializing solutions that address global environmental challenges.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes construction companies, furniture manufacturers, and other businesses in the engineered-wood industry seeking sustainable and environmentally responsible materials.
Features
- BiomeBoard Type R: Engineered wood alternative made from rice straw.
- BiomeBoard Type F: Engineered wood alternative made from rice straw.
- Reduces deforestation by replacing timber in engineered-wood applications.
- Mitigates air pollution from crop burning by utilizing rice straw waste.
- Supports a circular economy by turning waste into valuable building materials.