Sustainable valorization of old corrugated container screen rejects
BIOCHOSEN offers a process to convert old corrugated container (OCC) waste into valuable commodity products and bio-based materials, using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. This approach leverages cellulose and hemicellulose in OCC waste for circular economy solutions.
Overview
BIOCHOSEN has developed an innovative approach to valorize old corrugated container (OCC) screen rejects. This sustainable process focuses on extracting and transforming cellulose and hemicellulose from OCC waste into valuable commodity products and bio-based materials. By utilizing green chemistry and biology principles, the solution aligns with circular economy goals, reducing waste and promoting sustainability in the OCC production line.
Technical specifications
- Key components:
- Extraction of cellulose and hemicellulose from OCC waste
- Use of green chemistry and biological processes for conversion
- Aim to maintain circularity and sustainability
- Applications:
- Production of bio-based materials
- Development of commodity products from waste
- Process steps:
- Lab-scale process optimization
- Techno-economic and life-cycle assessments
- Pilot and demonstration-scale process development
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 4, having been validated at lab scale. Future plans include scaling to pilot and demonstration levels, with ongoing optimization of techno-economic and life-cycle models to ensure economic and environmental viability.
About BIOCHOSEN
Biochosen is a sustainable materials company that utilizes green chemistry and nature-inspired bioprocessing to develop biodegradable and compostable packaging alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics. The company transforms abundant organic waste—such as byproducts from farms and households—into biopolymers, including its proprietary Ecochosen material. This technology aims to provide manufacturers with durable, high-performance, and truly circular packaging solutions that can be effectively upcycled or composted, leaving no lasting trace in the environment.
By focusing on the integration of circularity into the design phase of material production, Biochosen seeks to address the global single-use plastic crisis. The company partners with brands and manufacturers to replace conventional, fossil fuel-based packaging with renewable, nature-based options. Their approach is designed to provide cost-effective, scalable alternatives that meet industrial performance requirements while ensuring that the products are designed for their end-of-life environmental impact. Through ongoing innovation and industry collaborations, Biochosen works to advance the shift toward a more sustainable, nature-aligned economy.
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