LANDOPP
GreenTech
We develop alternative raw materials to plastic that come from the earth and return to it, respecting the environment, without toxics and 100% organic.
Building a Greener Future
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Uruguay
Green Tech
Early start-up
$50.000
TEAM
STATUS
Project Stage
Research phase
Patent Status
Patent not filed
FINANCING REQUIRED
$30.000
PROBLEM
Industry generates 480 million tons of plastics annually, 91% of which are not recycled, causing massive contamination of soils and oceans. These plastics can take hundreds of years to degrade, and in doing so generate micro and nanoparticles that are harmful to every ecosystem, including soil, water, air, plants, animals and humans. In addition, the industry is responsible for 3.8% of global CO2 emissions.
SOLUTION
We are currently developing a 100% organic and biodegradable biopolymer from hemp biomass as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic. The process involves R&D to obtain a material with physicochemical properties specifically designed to meet the demands of various applications.
Applications include the design of eco-friendly packaging, innovative packaging and consumer products that not only meet quality standards, but also contribute positively to environmental care.
IMPACT
The implementation of the biopolymer reduces the carbon footprint by using hemp as a renewable source. Moreover, being 100% biodegradable, it helps to reduce the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, facilitating the transition to a bioeconomy model with biodegradable plastic substitutes.
Our analysis indicates that bio-attributed plastics from hemp will reduce gas emissions by 25% to 65% per ton of material, compared to fossil options. We estimate that our solution could reduce emissions by more than 50%. In terms of non-biodegradable waste, we expect a positive impact of 45% to 80% on the volume generated globally on an annual basis.
2024
Stage 1: R&D: Biomass production and processing.
Stage 2: Initial prototype: Testing of physical-chemical properties.
Stage 3: R&D: Incremental advancement of the percentage of organic content in formulations.
2025
Stage 4: Prototypes and final testing.
Stage 5: 100% organic biopolymern Finished product.
MILESTONES AND INDICATORS
- Prototype with 30% biomass (Q2 2024).
- Prototype with 70% biomass (Q4 2024).
- 100% organic biopolymer. (Q2 2025).
DURATION: 16 Months
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