Danish Biotech Cellugy Wants to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics

Danish biotech Cellugy wants to replace microplastics in cosmetics

Danish biotech Cellugy has raised €8.1mn in EU funding to accelerate production of a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics. The grant, awarded under the EU’s LIFE Programme for environmental projects, will support the commercialisation of EcoFLEXY, a cellulose-based material for use in personal care products such as creams, gels, and toothpaste.  Cellugy claims EcoFLEXY is the first material of its kind to match t…

Cellugy lands €8.1 million EU funding to scale microplastic alternative

Danish biotech startup receives EU life grant to commercialise EcoFLEXY, a biofabricated cellulose rheology modifier designed to outperform petrochemical ingredients

Danish Green Biotech Firm Cellugy Secures $9.25 M to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics

“Our end goal is sweeping petrochemicals from an industry worth billions, and we now have the backing and the partnerships to make it happen.”

Denmark's Cellugy Gets €8M EU Funding for Fossil-Free Skincare Materials

4 Mins Read Danish biotech firm Cellugy has secured €8.1M via an EU grant to scale up its bio-based alternative to fossil-based skincare ingredients. To rid the cosmetics industry of its fossil fuel dependence, Danish startup Cellugy has received an €8.1M boost from the EU’s Life Programme, which funds projects supporting climate action. It takes the seven-year-old firm’s total raised to €13M, and will help it scale and speed up the production o…