Mission
Every year we throw away millions of kilos of used coffee grounds. In The Netherlands, we throw away about 120 million kilos of used coffee ground, every year. Those numbers are really good it means we are enjoying our coffee very much. However, the trash is creating big problems to the environment. Mostly, this used coffee ground will end on the dump or will be burned with all the other thrash. This should not be necessary, because the coffee ground is really easy to keep separated from other thrash and is a really clean and constant residue.
There are many possibilities to reduce the amount of used coffee ground. At OVDesigns we decided that we should join our strengths and work on a project to solve the ongoing problem of the coffee grounds. Together with NHL Stenden University Of Applied Science, we started our Coffee Polymer program. In this program, we will work together to develop fully biobased Coffee Polymers.
Project
The project started in the fall of 2017. Determined to make a coffee-based polymer possible we started our first test program with NHL Stenden University. This program resulted in a positive test sample.
The goal is to make three 100% biobased versions of our Coffee Polymer. All of them will be fully optimized for mass production in the existing plastic industry. The combination of coffee and biobased raw materials will give a strong and beautiful looking material.
Find out more about the different plastics here >>
News
Follow the news and progress of OVDesigns in our newsfeed.
More>>
Company
A mindset on a circular economy. A circular economy, we are not there yet but we are getting closer. The focus of OVDesigns is developing materials and products with a focus on a circular economy. All of our developed materials are fully biobased. OVDesigns always works with eye for detail and dedication to perfection.
Partners
Applications
Contact
Support
News
Copyright © 2018 OVDesigns
OVDesigns
Materials
Coffee Polymer