Daniel Carraway
CEO
RWDC Industries
RWDC Industries produces Solon®, a biodegradable polymer derived from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) that serves as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based plastics in various applications, including food packaging and coatings. This technology addresses the environmental impact of plastic pollution by providing a fully biodegradable solution that decomposes into harmless substances in natural conditions.
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$263.1MRaised 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 accumulation of petroleum-based plastics in the environment poses a significant threat, with microplastics contaminating ecosystems and entering the food chain. Traditional plastics persist for extended periods, leading to pollution in oceans, soil, and even the atmosphere.
Solution
RWDC Industries offers Solon, a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer that provides a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics. Solon serves as a drop-in replacement for various single-use plastic applications, including food packaging, coatings, and fibers. This PHA material is fully biodegradable in soil, freshwater, and marine environments, breaking down into carbon dioxide and water without requiring industrial composting. Solon is created using a closed-loop process, resulting in a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics.
Target Audience
RWDC's primary customers include manufacturers and suppliers in the food packaging, consumer goods, and paper industries seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics.
Features
- 100% biodegradable in marine, freshwater, and soil environments
- Suitable for replacing single-use plastics in applications such as drinking straws, coffee cups and lids, cutlery, closures, and food containers
- Certified by TUV Austria for biodegradability and compostability
- Produced in a closed-loop process with a reduced carbon footprint
- Can be processed using existing plastic manufacturing equipment