The project ran between November 2021 and May 2022.
The project verified using FibraQ to reinforce recycled plastics and to realize the 3D printing technology for boat production. And project promoted the potential of economic drive for plastic recycling. Commercialization potential of this innovation has been facilitated by 1) replacing the virgin plastics with renewable FibraQ/surface treated wood fiber biocomposites based on recycled plastics for kayak printing, 2) replacing the conventional production method with a pilot-scale 3D printing/additive manufacturing method and 3) verified a sustainable share economic model for the non-motorized boats. Given the high value of the leisure boat and the fast growth of recycling industry, and social impact on the leisure water activities, a large impact can be expected from this project on primarily the following UN SDGs: 12.5, 9.4, 14.8 and 12.8.
Participants
Biofiber Tech Sweden AB, Melker of Sweden AB and RISE IVF AB.
Budget
The project’s total budget was 1 MSEK.