Sustainable Biocapsules
Transforming waste into trees
Leftovers from the production process of collagen capsules from the pharmaceutical industry and waste from the cellulose industry (sludge and husks) have been transformed into a new seed "packaging" material that brings various benefits ranging from protecting the seed from the sun and insects, or even nutrition through the natural composition of the capsules for germination and applied to reforestation using an automatic dispersal device (drone). The technology contributes to "ESG", promoting the circular economy and its applicability in reforesting degraded areas in the Amazon - Brazil.
Company/Institution
Ambipar
Research, Development & Innovation Center - a complex equipped with modern laboratories, greenhouses, production and prototyping plants, water harvesting systems, photovoltaic energy and state-of-the-art equipment, with a team of multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to creating innovations for the valorization of waste, incluing the development of new products, technologies and processes that contribute to the sustainable pillars, promoting circular economy and reduction of costs and environmental impacts.The RD&I is located in Brazil, but connects with other units in other countries.
Country
Brazil
Website
Designer(s)
Gabriel Estevam Domingos
Gabriel Estevam Domingos is Director of Research, Development and Innovation at the Ambipar Group. He holds more than 25 patents for inventions in environmental impact technologies. You can find more information on his blog: www.gabrielestevam.com.br