Biomat creates 100 % bio‑sourced, compostable materials from Quebec‑grown coffee grounds and beer spent grain, turning agro‑food waste into high‑performance biomaterials.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional plastic and synthetic materials are derived from fossil fuels and generate significant carbon emissions, while large amounts of agro‑food waste such as coffee grounds and beer spent grain are discarded, contributing to environmental pollution.
Solution
Biomat upcycles Quebec‑grown coffee grounds and beer spent grain into 100 % bio‑sourced, compostable biomaterials. By processing these residues in a short‑circuit, locally‑sourced production loop, the company creates high‑performance materials with a markedly lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics. The resulting biomaterials are functional, adaptable, and provide unique sensory and olfactory qualities, enabling designers and manufacturers to incorporate sustainable components without compromising performance. All products are fully compostable, allowing end‑of‑life disposal that returns nutrients to the soil.
Target Audience
Biomat’s primary customers are product designers, manufacturers, and brands seeking sustainable, compostable alternatives for packaging, consumer goods, and interior design applications.
Features
- Production from coffee marc and beer drêches, turning regional agro‑food waste into raw material
- 100 % biosourced composition with complete industrial compostability
- Closed‑loop, short‑circuit manufacturing in Quebec reduces transportation emissions
- Significantly lower embodied carbon compared with conventional plastic production
- Material properties can be tuned for diverse applications while delivering distinctive tactile and aromatic experiences
- Fully traceable supply chain ensuring local sourcing and transparent sustainability credentials