A fiber-based alternative to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Scalable. Compatible. Ready for industry.
Our Material
We have developed a sustainable cellulose-based material in order to replace today's EPS (expanded polystyrene, or Styrofoam)
Our granules are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing equipment and molding processes. They offer tunable density, predictable behavior and pathways toward recyclability — without requiring processors to rethink their workflow.
Drop-in compatible
Our solution is drop-in and transition from EPS (styrofoam) to our material can therefore be done using the same equipment, tools and machinery as todays EPS-production.
Recyclable in the paper-stream
The new material is identified as a paper product and thus also able to be recycled in the fiber value chain.
Biodegradable
The new material is being developed to be fully biodegradable thus reducing the amount of waste of fossil based materials in our environment, improving our ecosystem, including lowering the amount of microplastics in our marine environment
As a result of the megatrends prevailing in the world today, such as climate challenges, urbanization and consumption, the innovation of CellOfibers Sweden AB, namely Cellofiber Granule/Cellofiber Foam, (CFG/CFF), fulfills an important function towards a more sustainable fossil-free environment.
Why our new material?
EPS
14 Million tonnes annual production
60%
Disposable packaging
25-35% of waste at landfills
EPS is often used as packaging and in disposable products with a short life cycle.
World production of EPS today amounts to a whopping 14 million tonnes annually, of which approx. 60% is made up of disposable items and packaging. Of all EPS products that are produced, only a negligible proportion is recycled, and several independent estimates calculate that the proportion of waste at landfills is 25- 35% of EPS.
Regulations are shifting — more insights coming soon
Several regions have already introduced restrictions on fossil‑based materials, and more changes are expected. We’re following these developments closely and will share insights on how they affect foam applications, and how bio‑based alternatives can support compliance , in upcoming updates.
A plastic free solution
"Our goal is to replace EPS globally with a fiber based, sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable material"
Our mission
Our team
We combine expertise in material science, industrial processing and innovation leadership.
Collaborations
We work with equipment manufacturers, processors and research partners to validate and scale bio‑based foam materials.