Victoria Garcia, co-founder and CEO of Bind Ethics, discusses the development of bioadhesives as an alternative to toxic and non-recyclable petrochemical-based glues. The glue used in engineered wood products, such as furniture, is derived from fossil fuels and has a significant carbon footprint. Bind Ethics aims to replace these glues with sustainable alternatives made from waste materials, such as proteins from the brewing industry. The company is focused on the furniture and advanced wood markets, with plans to expand into packaging. The goal is to raise awareness about the damaging consequences of current adhesive practices and provide cost-competitive, sustainable solutions.
- Bind Ethics is developing bioadhesives as an alternative to toxic and non-recyclable petrochemical-based glues.
- The glue used in engineered wood products has a significant carbon footprint and is derived from fossil fuels.
- Bind Ethics aims to replace these glues with sustainable alternatives made from waste materials, such as proteins from the brewing industry.
- The company is focused on the furniture and advanced wood markets, with plans to expand into packaging.
- Raising awareness about the damaging consequences of current adhesive practices is crucial for driving change and adoption of sustainable alternatives.
00:00 Introduction to Victoria Garcia and Bind Ethics
03:55 The Pervasive Nature of Glue
10:29 Reducing the CO2 Footprint with Bioadhesives
19:45 Challenges and Opportunities in the Adhesive Market
23:48 Utilizing Waste Materials for Sustainable Adhesive Production
25:51 Goals and Milestones for Bind Ethics
28:13 Expanding Applications within the Furniture and Advanced Wood Markets
30:53 Investment in Raising Awareness
33:02 The Development Process of Bioadhesives
35:14 How Bind Ethics' Adhesive Works
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