Ourobio employs engineered microorganisms to transform industrial byproducts into biodegradable plastic additives, thereby reducing the need for fossil fuels in plastic production. This process mitigates the environmental impact of conventional plastics by minimizing waste and lowering carbon emissions.
Funding
$280K 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.
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Product
Problem
The production of conventional plastics relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. Traditional plastic additives also pose environmental concerns due to their non-biodegradable nature and potential for microplastic pollution.
Solution
Ourobio utilizes synthetic biology to engineer microorganisms that convert industrial byproducts into bio-based, biodegradable plastic resins and additives. This biomanufacturing process reduces the reliance on petrochemicals, lowers carbon footprints, and promotes a circular economy. Ourobio's technology enables the upcycling of waste-based feedstocks into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a class of biodegradable polyesters that can replace petroplastics in various applications. Their engineered microbes can simultaneously produce complementary biomaterials in a single fermentation process, without diverting resources from food production.
Target Audience
Ourobio's primary customers are plastic manufacturers and consumer goods companies seeking sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastics and additives.
Features
- Engineered microbial strains optimized for efficient conversion of industrial waste into PHAs
- Production of bio-based and biodegradable plastic resins and additives
- Simultaneous production of complementary biomaterials in a single fermentation process
- Utilization of waste-based feedstocks to reduce costs and environmental impact
- Drop-in replacements for conventional petrochemical-based plastics and additives