Lotus fibre for sustainable fashion
Artisan production of alternative silk- and leather-like materials from lotus stem waste.
Read More about Lotus fibre for sustainable fashionBusiness Cases Found: 88 Results
From bio-waste to bioplastics
Production of novel biopolymer, through combination of fermentation of bio-waste and materials engineering, for use as a plastics substitute for rigid and flexible packaging, and for cosmetic and medi...
Read More about From bio-waste to bioplastics
Integrated operations for sustainable agriculture
Extraction of bromelain enzyme from pineapple stems, use of recycled materials for packaging, recovery and reuse of plantation and fruit processing residues for animal feed. Production of biogas and l...
Read More about Integrated operations for sustainable agriculture
Upcycling and sustainable design applied to accessories
Production of leather-like material, through fusion of wasted industrial plastic bags, for use in durable, stylish handmade bags.
Read More about Upcycling and sustainable design applied to accessories
Greening bamboo and rattan production
Introduction of new product designs based on bamboo and rattan offcuts. Application of heat forming technique to reduce the use of glues in product finishing.
Read More about Greening bamboo and rattan production
Minimizing hospitality food waste
Comprenhensive food waste reduction programme convering back-of-the-house and food sevices, composting of organic waste and compost use in onsite fruit and vegetable gardens.
Read More about Minimizing hospitality food waste
Circular economy for tropical fruits
Production and extraction of fruit enzymes from edible and non-edible parts of mangos and other tropical fruits and use of fruit seeds and skins for useful byproducts, such as personal care products a...
Read More about Circular economy for tropical fruits
Areca Nut Palm Sheaths as a Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Alter...
Transforming naturally-shed sheaths of the areca nut palm, a previously-discarded agricultural waste, into biodegradable packaging products to replace plastic packaging in the food sector.
Read More about Areca Nut Palm Sheaths as a Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Alternative
Recovering food waste through insect farming
Insect farming of Black Soldier Flies on restaurant food waste to convert this into sustainable animal feed and fertilizer products.
Read More about Recovering food waste through insect farming
Organic coconut farming with commercialization of co-products
Optimization of coconut production using appropriate agronomy practices with soil and water analysis and intercropping with banana, taro and sweet potato. Product diversification through comprehensive...
Read More about Organic coconut farming with commercialization of co-products
Materials recovery in handicraft textiles
Recovery of textile waste for repurposing into textile handicrafts incrorporating traditional local designs, incorporating recycled - aluminium - discs as accessories.
Read More about Materials recovery in handicraft textiles
Recycling foam and plastic waste into home decoration products
Recycling of EPS plastic foam waste into high density PS material and its subsequent use for the production of home decoration products (cornices, frames, etc.) using advanced zero waste technology an...
Read More about Recycling foam and plastic waste into home decoration products