Terramer develops hemp-based bioplastics, utilizing proprietary formulations that enhance strength and durability while ensuring biodegradability and compostability. The company addresses plastic pollution by providing sustainable alternatives for single-use products, such as bags, straws, and utensils, that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize environmental impact.
Funding
$3M 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
Conventional plastics contribute significantly to pollution due to their reliance on fossil fuels and their persistence in landfills and natural environments. Single-use plastic products, in particular, pose a major environmental challenge due to their short lifespan and widespread disposal.
Solution
Terramer develops hemp-based bioplastics as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, utilizing proprietary formulations to enhance strength and durability while ensuring biodegradability and compostability. Their TERBO series of bioplastics are custom-blended with hemp fibers and tuned for specific applications, offering similar or superior properties compared to conventional plastics and other bioplastics. Terramer's bioplastics aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, minimize environmental impact, and promote a circular economy through the use of renewable resources and soil-to-soil design principles.
Target Audience
Terramer's primary customers include manufacturers, plastics converters, and brand owners seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics for single-use products and packaging.
Features
- TERBO-1000 series: Hemp-filled bioplastic formulations tailored for specific applications.
- TERBO-1001 and TERBO-1002: Designed for blown film extrusion in bags (e.g., multi-purpose, waste, produce).
- TERBO-1003: Designed for extrusion in drinking straws.
- TERBO-1004: Designed for injection molding in cutlery (e.g., forks, knives, spoons).
- TERBO-1005: Designed for thermoforming in food packaging and serviceware.
- Proprietary Terramer Designer Space: Utilizes AI and mathematical formulas to create custom bioplastic formulations.
- Hemp-based bioplastics are biodegradable and compostable under appropriate conditions.
- Hemp cultivation requires fewer pesticides, herbicides, and water compared to other crops.