{"id":177438,"date":"2026-06-03T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=177438"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:25:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:25:26","slug":"bitbybit-pha-cutting-boards-bring-circular-materials-into-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/bitbybit-pha-cutting-boards-bring-circular-materials-into-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"BitByBit: PHA cutting boards bring circular materials into the kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

As pressure mounts to reduce microplastics and fossil-based materials in consumer products, Dutch startup BitByBit is introducing a new generation of cutting boards produced from PHA, a biobased and readily biodegradable polymer designed to offer a lower-impact alternative to conventional plastic kitchenware.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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100% PHA Polyhydroxyalkanoates Cutboard by bitbybit \u00a9 bitbybit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Founded by Wessel Sch\u00f6nekerl, the company combines material innovation with local production in the Netherlands, aiming to demonstrate that sustainable consumer products can be manufactured closer to the end market while maintaining design quality and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PHA base-grade material formulation used in the product has been certified by T\u00dcV Austria for OK Compost Home, OK Compost Soil, and OK Compost Marine. These certifications confirm compliance with internationally recognized standards for biodegradation under different environmental conditions, including controlled composting and natural exposure scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cutting boards are produced entirely in the Netherlands using 100 % renewable electricity generated from solar and wind energy. According to the company, local manufacturing and renewable energy usage are central elements of the BitByBit production philosophy, helping reduce transport emissions and dependence on fossil-based production systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BitByBit works together with Helian Polymers as its material partner for the development and application of next-generation biopolymer compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching on Kickstarter on May 20th, 2026, BitByBit is using crowdfunding not only as a sales channel, but also as a way to validate demand for more sustainable kitchen products and build a community around circular materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replacing conventional kitchen plastics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Traditional plastic cutting boards are commonly manufactured from fossil-based plastics such as polyethylene or polypropylene. During long-term use, knife abrasion and wear can contribute to the release of microplastic particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BitByBit\u2019s approach focuses on replacing conventional materials with PHA-based alternatives. PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) is produced from renewable feedstocks through microbial fermentation and is recognized for its biobased origin and biodegradability, of course including compostability. Unlike conventional plastics that persist as microplastics, PHA is biologically degraded through microbial activity into naturally occurring compounds such as carbon dioxide, water, and biomass, supporting circular material flows. So, no persistent microplastics will remain in the body or in nature under normal use and end-of-life scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, all functional components of the product are designed with the same material philosophy: the anti-slip feet are made from 100 % PHA, and the adhesive used to bond the feet to the cutting board is also 100 % PHA, ensuring a fully consistent material system across the product. This fully PHA-based design approach is still rare in durable household applications, where multi-material systems are typically required for functional performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together with Helian Polymers, the BitByBit develops materials intended for everyday kitchen use while lowering reliance on conventional fossil-based plastics. \u201cConsumers use plastic kitchen products every single day, often without realizing how dependent these products still are on fossil materials\u201d, says founder Wessel Sch\u00f6nekerl. \u201cWe want to show that better alternatives are already possible today through biobased materials, renewable energy, and local production.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kickstarter launch as market validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kickstarter campaign launching on May 20th serves as an important next step for the startup. In addition to financing production scale-up, the campaign is expected to provide direct feedback from consumers regarding interest in PHA-based kitchenware products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company believes crowdfunding can accelerate awareness around alternative materials by allowing consumers to directly support products designed around circularity and reduced plastic dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing interest in biobased consumer products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As regulations and consumer awareness surrounding plastics, recyclability, and sustainability continue to evolve across Europe, interest in biobased consumer applications is increasing. While bioplastics have already gained traction in packaging and food service applications, durable consumer goods remain an emerging market segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BitByBit aims to contribute to this transition by bringing biobased materials into everyday household products where durability, design and sustainability increasingly intersect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its Kickstarter launch, the company hopes to demonstrate that circular materials can move beyond niche applications and become part of mainstream consumer products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.bitbybitboards.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/2074470781<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor’s commentary: This is one of those applications that really make sense, because there is a tangible added value. A cutting board made from PHA will still create knife abrasions, however, PHA is known to not just be biodegradable, but also biocompatible. That means PHA\u2019s are metabolized by the human body into natural compounds \u2013 if small PHA particles would enter the body, they would also be broken down by the body. Which is why certain (high) grades of PHA are already used in medicine to produce a wide range of medical devices \u2013 recently PHA has also been tested as a component in chewing gum. If functionally sound, PHA is the perfect material for a cutting board. AT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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