traceless materials produces traceless®, a fully plant-based and home compostable material derived from agricultural by-products, designed to replace conventional plastics in various applications. This technology addresses plastic pollution by providing a biodegradable alternative that disintegrates naturally within weeks, significantly reducing climate emissions throughout its lifecycle.
Funding
$42.1M 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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Problem
Conventional plastics contribute significantly to pollution and climate emissions, posing environmental challenges due to their persistence and reliance on fossil fuels. Many alternatives still require industrial composting or are not fully bio-based, limiting their effectiveness in reducing environmental impact.
Solution
traceless materials produces traceless®, a fully plant-based and home compostable material derived from agricultural by-products, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. The material is designed to disintegrate naturally under composting conditions within weeks, minimizing environmental persistence. traceless® materials are created using a patent-pending process that extracts natural biopolymers from plant residues, transforming them into a plastic-free granulate suitable for various applications. This innovative material can be processed using standard converting technologies, enabling manufacturers to create regenerative, nature-based products. traceless® materials are suitable for single-use items, packaging, and adhesive products, reducing reliance on problematic plastics.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the packaging, single-use products, and adhesive industries seeking sustainable, plastic-free alternatives, as well as environmentally conscious consumers.
Features
- 100% bio-based carbon content derived from agricultural food production leftovers (second-generation biomass).
- Certified home compostable (NFT 51-800), disintegrating in 2-9 weeks under natural composting conditions.
- Certified 100% plastic-free (flustix plastic-free product), free of persistent chemicals.
- Reduces climate emissions by up to 76% compared to virgin plastics over its lifecycle.
- Compatible with standard plastic processing technologies like injection molding.
- Biocircular and naturally regenerative, breaking down into water, humus, and CO2.