Introduction
BLOOM Materials is advancing sustainable footwear by using algae to create low environmental impact materials. Their collaboration with Borealis introduces Bornewables™ EVA, enhancing bio-based content and reducing carbon footprint.
Algae Utilization
BLOOM focuses on transforming excess algae from harmful blooms into renewable raw materials. This approach replaces fossil-based content in various products, promoting a circular economy.
Partnership with Borealis
Seeking to increase renewable content, BLOOM partnered with Borealis to use Bornewables™ EVA, a renewable-based polymer. This collaboration ensures measurable sustainability credentials and reliable supply.
ISCC PLUS Certification
Bornewables™ EVA is ISCC PLUS–certified, ensuring traceability and verification of sustainable content from feedstock to final product. The feedstock is derived from waste and residue streams.
Production Process
BLOOM's process involves pressing harvested algae into paste, drying it into flakes, converting it into powder, and blending it with Bornewables™ EVA to create pellets. These pellets are used in footwear and other consumer products.
Outcome
The new compound, combining BLOOM's algae-based concentrate with Bornewables™ EVA, achieves 84% bio-based content, maintaining high material performance standards.
