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Country: France | Funding: $36.9M
Woodoo produces wood-based composite materials for use in a variety of industries. The company's core products are building blocks, which offer a highly efficient alternative to steel, aluminum, and concrete for both cladding and structural applications. Its flagship product, STACK, is produced by transforming low-grade, climate-damaged, and decaying wood into a modern material with up to 90% lower emissions. Through the delignification process, the company removes lignin, the "glue" that binds wood fibers together but also weakens them. Woodoo replaces lignin with a highly efficient cellular binder, creating a much stronger composite material.
Woodoo produces wood-based composite materials for use in a variety of industries. The company's core products are building blocks, which offer a highly efficient alternative to steel, aluminum, and concrete for both cladding and structural applications. Its flagship product, STACK, is produced by transforming low-grade, climate-damaged, and decaying wood into a modern material with up to 90% lower emissions. Through the delignification process, the company removes lignin, the "glue" that binds wood fibers together but also weakens them. Woodoo replaces lignin with a highly efficient cellular binder, creating a much stronger composite material.
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Country: Canada | Funding: $33.4M
Woodland Biofuels develops technology ti produce cellulosic ethanol from waste biomass, such as wood chips and agricultural waste.
Woodland Biofuels develops technology ti produce cellulosic ethanol from waste biomass, such as wood chips and agricultural waste.
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Country: USA | Funding: $28.5M
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise startup focused on implementing systems-level natural climate solutions.
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise startup focused on implementing systems-level natural climate solutions.
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Country: Canada | Funding: CA$31.9M
ChopValue recycles used chopsticks into bespoke furniture and other useful items like tablet stands.
ChopValue recycles used chopsticks into bespoke furniture and other useful items like tablet stands.
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Country: USA | Funding: $7.2M
Urban Machine reclaims wood waste from construction and demolition sites and repurposes it into sturdy lumber products.
Urban Machine reclaims wood waste from construction and demolition sites and repurposes it into sturdy lumber products.
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Country: Canada | Funding: $5M
Bioform develops sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and climate-friendly materials.
Bioform develops sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and climate-friendly materials.
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Country: USA | Funding: $3.8M
Woodchuck.AI creates a sustainable cycle from construction and manufacturing sites to eco-friendly power generation.
Woodchuck.AI creates a sustainable cycle from construction and manufacturing sites to eco-friendly power generation.
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Country: UK | Funding: €1M
Bpacks is a startup that has developed the first bark packaging technology that integrates easily into existing production streams, replacing plastic materials.
Bpacks is a startup that has developed the first bark packaging technology that integrates easily into existing production streams, replacing plastic materials.
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Country: Israel
Melodea developed technology for the extraction and industrial production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from wood pulp and paper production side streams. It extracts CNCs and using them to produce products like water-based adhesives, paints and coatings, or eco-friendly foams.
Melodea developed technology for the extraction and industrial production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from wood pulp and paper production side streams. It extracts CNCs and using them to produce products like water-based adhesives, paints and coatings, or eco-friendly foams.
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Country: Israel
Daikawood is a new all-natural material composed of wood waste, giving industry a sustainable digital adaptation to current wood fabrication processes.
Daikawood is a new all-natural material composed of wood waste, giving industry a sustainable digital adaptation to current wood fabrication processes.
