By making biochar made from apricot pits, this initiative proposes an innovative circular economy model which reduces biowaste from the agriculture and food industries, extends material use, and preserves natural resources. Biochar is used in manufacturing face masks that eliminate toxins and impurities, providing a sustainable alternative to commercial activated charcoal. Biochar can absorb impurities and sebum, but also release nutrients or bioactive compounds into the mask, reducing the need for additional ingredients. Equally important is the fact that biochar made from apricot pits is a stable form of carbon; when incorporated in products, it can capture carbon over a prolonged period, helping to reduce overall emissions. This production model also offers economically viable alternative raw materials, reducing the market price of the final product by up to 30%.
Value
15.000 $
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