CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Name: Victoria Garcia E-mail: victoria@bindethics.com Website: www.bindethics.com Funding required: £600,000 Already raised: £350,000
THE SOLUTION BindEthics offers a transformative solution with Ecohesive™, our food waste-derived bio-adhesive. This sustainable alternative is non-toxic and fossil fuel-free, boasting an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional adhesives. By replacing formaldehyde-based glues, we enable the production of fully recyclable and biodegradable engineered wood products, integrating seamlessly into the circular economy. Our unique formulation is designed for direct market integration at a cost competitive with traditional petrochemical-based adhesives. Proven through rigorous lab-scale trials, Ecohesive™ ensures both environmental and economic benefits.
Sustainable binder for engineered-wood boards derived from food waste. BindEthics has developed innovative food waste-derived bio adhesives to replace formaldehyde-based glues used to make engineered wood products such as furniture. Formaldehyde-based adhesives, the industry standard in a growing market that accounts for £16 Billion a year, are toxic, carcinogenic, and the reason why wood panels are non-recyclable. Ecohesive™ is our sustainable solution. It reduces the CO 2 footprint by 80 % and allows the final piece of furniture to fall within the circular economy cycle. Our collaborative approach and proven technology, positions us as the ideal partner for manufacturers seeking to meet new regulatory requirements and the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. THE PROBLEM Engineered wood panels, including popular furniture items like IKEA boards, are bound together using formaldehyde-based adhesives, making them non-recyclable and environmentally hazardous. These toxic binders contribute to landfills, releasing harmful emissions and precluding energy recovery through incineration. As global environmental regulations tighten, mandating lower emissions and greater sustainability, the industry faces urgent pressure to adopt safer, greener alternatives.
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