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traceless materials
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenStartupClimate & Environmental ProtectionSustainable Products
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded2020
LocationHamburg
About traceless materials
traceless materials is a pioneer in developing a new generation of plastic-free materials based on agricultural plant leftovers. The organization's mission is to build a circular, bio-based future and support decarbonization. Their patented traceless® materials can replace conventional plastics in applications like single-use items and packaging. These materials are 100% biobased, fossil-free, home compostable, and certified plastic-free. traceless materials significantly reduces emissions and is currently constructing a large-scale production facility in Hamburg, Germany, set to launch in 2026.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Circular Materials for Sustainable Consumption and Production
traceless® materials provides bio-based, compostable alternatives to conventional plastics, made from agricultural plant leftovers, promoting a fully circular approach to material use.
Climate Action
Reducing Emissions in the Fight Against Climate Change
The production of traceless® materials significantly cuts greenhouse gas emissions – up to 76% over its lifecycle compared to virgin plastics – directly contributing to climate change mitigation and decarbonization.
Life on Land
Protecting Natural Ecosystems with Biodegradable Materials
traceless's 100% biobased and compostable materials naturally break down into water, humus, and CO₂, preventing environmental pollution and protecting terrestrial ecosystems.
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Q1What is the mission of traceless materials?
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traceless materials develops a new generation of plastic-free materials based on agricultural plant leftovers. Their mission is to build a circular, bio-based future and support decarbonization by creating materials that work with nature.
Q2What makes traceless® materials sustainable?
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The materials are 100% biobased, fossil-free, and do not compete with food production. They are certified home compostable and 100% plastic-free, free of PFAs and harmful chemicals. Production significantly cuts emissions compared to virgin plastics.
Q3Where is traceless materials located and what are their future plans?
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The organization is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. They are currently building their first large-scale production facility there, which is set to launch in 2026 to enable commercial market entry.
Q4How large is traceless materials?
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Founded in 2020, traceless materials has grown into a team of approximately 100 people. The organization operates as a scale-up in the circular bioeconomy sector.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does traceless materials address?
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traceless materials primarily focuses on SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Additionally, the organization contributes to SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Q6How can one apply for a job at traceless materials?
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Interested individuals can find current job openings and apply directly through the traceless materials career portal. The link to their job listings is: https://traceless-materials-gmbh.jobs.personio.de/.
Q7What recognitions has traceless materials received?
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traceless materials has been recognized as a Deutscher Zukunftspreis Nominee, winner of the Renewable Material Of The Year 2023, and an NEA Award winner. The organization also successfully completed a €36.6M Series A funding round.
