This startup manufactures packaging materials by converting paper liner waste into recovered cellulose pulp, providing a sustainable resource for paper product manufacturers. By diverting waste from landfills, the company enhances environmental sustainability and supports local communities.
Funding
$430K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
The disposal of paper liner waste from the label industry contributes significantly to landfill burden, and current recycling methods often struggle with these hard-to-recycle materials. This results in environmental degradation and loss of valuable resources.
Solution
Materials In Works (MIW) addresses this problem by upcycling paper liner waste into recovered cellulose pulp (RCP), a sustainable raw material for paper product manufacturers. Their process diverts waste from landfills, reducing environmental impact and supporting a circular economy. MIW's RCP is a lignin-free, wet-formed chemical pulp composed of Nordic hardwood and softwood fibers with a high cellulose content, making it suitable for producing premium paper products. By implementing a thorough assessment process, MIW ensures the materials they receive are safe to collect, ship and store, and can be effectively converted into usable raw materials.
Target Audience
MIW's primary customers are paper product manufacturers seeking sustainable raw materials, as well as businesses and organizations looking to reduce their environmental footprint by diverting paper liner waste from landfills.
Features
- Upcycles paper liner waste into recovered cellulose pulp (RCP).
- RCP is a lignin-free, wet-formed chemical pulp with over 90% cellulose content.
- Low kappa number allows for use in premium products like facial tissues.
- Assesses materials for regulatory compliance, technical up-cyclability, and practical up-cyclability.
- Aims to reduce paper liner waste in landfills and incinerators across ASEAN countries and globally.
- Pilot plant with a one-ton capacity to support a circular economy framework.
- Applying for a patent for their customized pulper machine.