Kiilto Ventures invests in RECOMA, a Swedish startup that turns packaging waste into low-carbon, fully circular construction boards that can replace traditional materials, such as plywood, drywall, and oriented strand board (OSB), without extra cost or effort for builders. And because no virgin materials get added during the manufacturing process, operational waste and water use achieve net-zero.
Composite packaging – blends of different types of paper and plastics - is great for protecting the integrity of products, but difficult to recycle. That’s why only a small part of packaging goes into new content, the rest is typically incinerated.
With RECOMA’s patented process, packaging waste like food cartons and beverage containers is first sterilised and shredded before being pressed it into boards under high heat. Now single-use items can get recycled and remanufactured into durable components while emitting 80-90% less carbon than the production of traditional, wood-based or gypsum construction boards.
Notable early adopters, including Skanska and Tetra Pak, are leveraging RECOMA to meet corporate and customer environmental targets.
In 2023, RECOMA recycled around 1 000 tonnes of waste. This investment will enable RECOMA to recycle 7 000 tonnes of waste annually, as of 2024.
Kiilto Ventures invests in and builds early-stage startups that future-proof the built environment and regenerate nature.
