Cellulose-based adhesive startup targets recycling contamination
Silvis Materials, co-founded by MIT alum Patty Ferreira, produces fully biodegradable adhesives from plant cellulose. The company says its products can replace petroleum-based glues used in packaging and construction, potentially cutting production emissions by up to 80% and halving energy use. The innovation also addresses recycling issues caused by non-biodegradable label adhesives.
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