Teknos Supports Research of Bio-Based Binders, Paints, and Packaging Materials
SUSBINCO, which Teknos is a part of, is a research project based on the search for sustainable and safe alternatives to current fossil-based binders and coatings. The project was launched in response to the coating industry's need to replace fossil-based raw materials, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SUSBINCO consists of 11 industrial companies and seven research institutes and universities. The project was launched in Finland, in the fall of 2021.
In the coatings industry, the challenges of fully bio-based products are often related to price, the availability of raw materials, and the lack of existing supply chains. The technical properties of the products pose further demands, as coatings must not only protect the object, but also to be safe to use. Particularly challenging are applications meant for food packaging, such as cardboard cups or fast-food trays, where product and user safety are strongly regulated.