Lignin, the second most abundant polymer, constitutes about 20-25% of dry coffee waste. This branched polymer is sourced sustainably from coffee waste, offering distinct advantages.
With coffee waste as a sustainable lignin source, its applications across diverse markets are vast.
Lignin APPLICATIONS
Sustainable chemical for various applications
Bioenergy
biofuels, bioplastics production
Chemical Industry
a renewable source of phenols and aromatics
Agriculture
slow-release fertilizer, soil conditioner
Material Science
carbon fibers manufacturing, adhesives, insulation
calculated low carbon footprint
0,72
kg CO2e / kg of the product
Lignin in action
Eco Straws
EcoBean Straws are world-scale innovation produced from lignin extracted from Spent Coffee Grounds. They are designed to be recyclable and can be collected together with coffee waste. EcoBean Coffee Straws can withstand up to one hour of immersion in cold liquids.
Why you should make a switch
The future is circular, and your chemicals should be too
Quality with
low-carbon
Sustainability shouldn’t mean sacrificing quality. We craft our coffee-derived chemicals with the highest standards, ensuring your products shine while reducing your environmental impact. A win-win for your business and the planet.
High-tech
for sustainability
Our cutting-edge technology transforms coffee grounds into high-performance chemicals, delivering unmatched quality with a conscience. We harness the immense SCG potential and brew all of it with our green chemistry.
Calculated
by Bureau Veritas
We’ve partnered with the leading certification agency, Bureau Veritas, to calculate our carbon footprint. Our results can be used in your sustainability report, boosting your products quality, while your decarbonization goals brew to life.
PRODUCT
Product Name
Lignin
Chemical Name
polymers made by cross-linking phenolic precursors
Processing Method
hydrolysis + leaching
CAS-no
9005-53-2 (lignin dealkaline)
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
State of matter
powder
Odour
woody and chocolate-citrus
Colour
chocolate colour, rich and deep
Granularity
tiny flour
Solubility (in 25°C)
insoluble
Packaging
in bags with a batch weight of 0,5 kg
Storage
in dry storage
Application Examples
(Active Ingredients)
In HoReCa industry as utensils, in 3d printing as a filament and other materials, industry as fibers and fillers in composites
Product carbon footprint
0,72 kg CO2e/kg of the product
Freedom to operate
/ IP protection status
Patent application for the entire technological line submitted in 2023
Help us reinvent coffee waste!
Cup after cup, after cup…
Let us take care of your coffee waste
With EcoBean your waste becomes a valuable resource. Showcase your commitment to sustainability and boost the circular economy with us.
Create low-carbon footprint products with our chemicals
Capture your customers’ attention with sustainable products. Explore the potential of our coffee-derived chemicals for your applications.
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