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FluidSolids Biocomposites

A solution to up-cycle organic waste streams into performance materials

May 2022
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01.

Identification

The technology aims at mass-producing parts entirely made from biomass. A technology to produce home-compostable and recyclable composites from residuals and waste streams. FluidSolids® biocomposites feature mechanical and ecological properties, making them suitable for use in countless application areas.

Label Date May 20, 2022
From Switzerland
Maturity stage Small scale commercialization
Looking For Network, New clients, Partners, Visibility
02.

Implementation Stories

FluidSolids Biocomposites by FluidSolids AG
Implemented by Pumpstation GmbH in Zurich (Switzerland) in 2022

Pumpstation, a 10-restaurant chain in and around Zurich, launched in Summer 2022 the Wellcompost® single-use cutlery in partnership with FluidSolids, after an 18-month development period. With the aim to replace the existing solutions that are made from bioplastics, wood or paper, it offers a truly sustainable single-use cutlery produced from the food industry’s waste streams in Switzerland. Mass production will start in September 2022 with 50,000 pieces produced per week.

Result

Substitution of 2 million plastic parts per year

03.

The environmental benefits

  • Up to 90% CO2 savings compared to petrol-based plastics
  • The material is over 3 times stiffer than Polypropylene
  • 100% home composted in less than 50 days
  • 250‘000 liters of fresh water saved per metric ton of material
  • 90% less energy consumption for material production
04.

The Financial benefits

  • Up to 80% savings on disposal costs
  • 30% cheaper than other sustainable solutions
05.

Activity Region

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  • Activity
06.

Company Profile

FluidSolids AG

Fight plastic pollution and global warming by upcycling organic waste into industrial performance materials.

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Headquarters 8048 Zürich, Schweiz
07.

Networking Partner

CleantechAlps

As an expert for the innovation scene in energy and environmental technologies, CleantechAlps (Sion, Switzerland) is a hub for the cleantech ecosystem, connecting its stakeholders with relevant partners.

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Horizon Results Platform - European Commission

The Horizon Results Platform is a new European Commission platform helping EU Research & Innovation funding beneficiaries to valorise their results with a view to creating socio-economic impact.

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