This collaboration drives defossilization efforts and provides greener alternatives to traditional surfactants.
“Even though we are still young and relatively small companies, we believe that by working together, we can have a bigger impact and create faster solutions to tackle the climate challenge,” said Joana Pereira, Business Development Manager at Holiferm. “Besides, this collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission to manufacture on a net zero scope 3 basis, which will only be possible if we transition to even more sustainable raw materials.”
“Carbon serves as the foundation for numerous essential products required both now and in the future. However, the availability of sustainable sources and processes to harness carbon is currently quite limited,” said Peep Pitk, CDO of Fibenol. “We know we have a superior sugar stream in terms of environmental impact, and we are eager to demonstrate the efficient conversion of forestry residues into valuable biosurfactants by combining the technologies from Fibenol and Holiferm. These steps are essential to change how goods are produced.”
Biosurfactants are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional surfactants, which are often derived from non-renewable resources and can have a negative impact on the environment. Fibenol converts wood residues into lignocellulosic sugars, which are not only better for the environment but also are non-food competitive. By using these in its fermentation, Holiferm will be developing a new generation of biosurfactants with an even lower carbon footprint.
The next phase of this collaboration, starting in July 2023, is expected to have a significant impact on industries such as home and personal care, textiles, agriculture, paints, and coatings. It also appeals to any sector interested in transitioning to greener products. By leveraging biosurfactants powered by innovative biorefining technology, the path to defossilization and a greener planet becomes clearer than ever.
About Holiferm
Holiferm was founded on the back of patented fermentation with integrated gravity separation technology developed at the University of Manchester. As a company we aim to disrupt the market and replace all petrochemical-produced surfactants with our naturally produced biosurfactants, thereby significantly lowering the amount of CO2 produced in chemical manufacturing. We use yeast derived from honey together with renewable feedstocks to produce our biosurfactants using a continuous method, which makes them not only more economically viable but more environmentally friendly too.
Holiferm is a split-site company with a R&D facility in Manchester and a commercial plant in Wallasey – the first of its kind in the world which allows for the production of our biosurfactants at scale and at an effective cost point.
About Fibenol
Fibenol implements new cutting-edge technology to produce bio-based raw materials like lignin, wood sugars, and specialty cellulose from woody biomass. Fibenol’s innovative fractionation process converts more than 90% of woody biomass into high-value materials with minimal environmental impact. These sustainable bio-based materials can be used as replacements for fossil-based chemicals to produce cosmetics, plastics, construction materials, and many other products. Fibenol is pioneering groundbreaking solutions to enable industries to transition away from fossil resources and move towards a more sustainable future.
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Fibenol, press release, 2023-07-04.
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