Marcello Somma
CEO
i-Foria Italia
I-Foria has developed a proprietary technology that fully recycles waste from absorbent personal goods, converting it into high-quality secondary raw materials for reuse in new production cycles. This process addresses the environmental impact of disposable absorbent products by reducing landfill waste and promoting a circular economy.
- Clean Technology
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- New Materials
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$1.8MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Problem
The disposal of absorbent personal products (APPs) like diapers and sanitary napkins contributes significantly to landfill waste, posing environmental challenges due to their bulk and slow decomposition. Traditional waste management methods fail to recover valuable resources from these products, hindering the transition to a circular economy.
Solution
I-Foria offers a proprietary recycling technology designed to fully process waste from absorbent personal products (APPs), transforming it into high-quality secondary raw materials. This innovative approach diverts APP waste from landfills, mitigating environmental impact and promoting resource recovery. The resulting materials can be reused in new production cycles, fostering a circular economy model within the absorbent hygiene industry. I-Foria's technology provides a sustainable alternative to traditional disposal methods, addressing the growing concern over APP waste management.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes waste management companies, recycling facilities, and manufacturers of absorbent personal products seeking sustainable sourcing and waste reduction solutions.
Features
- Proprietary recycling process for absorbent personal products (APPs)
- Conversion of APP waste into high-quality secondary raw materials
- Production of materials suitable for reuse in manufacturing
- Reduction of landfill waste associated with disposable absorbent products
- Promotion of a circular economy within the hygiene industry