Transforming Post-Consumer Plastics into Sustainable Adhesives
RiKarbon, Inc. has reached a significant milestone with its proprietary RiPurpose® technology, expanding plastic upcycling into high-value, sustainable adhesives for packaging and beyond.
Produced through co-polymerization of post-consumer PET plastics—collected from oceans and the environment—these adhesives are a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based solutions. Supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SBIR program, RiKarbon is moving closer to commercializing this innovation for real-world applications.
WHY IT MATTERS
The global market for sustainable adhesives is projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2030, growing at a 7.4% CAGR (MarketsandMarkets). Packaging leads as the fastest-growing end-use sector—where recyclable, high-performance adhesives are in urgent demand.
RiKarbon’s PET-based adhesives are uniquely designed to meet these needs by
- Delivering stronger cohesive strength
- Offering higher moisture and solvent resistance
- Enabling potential heat reversibility
- Incorporating up to 60% post-consumer recycled materials
RiKarbon adhesives empower industries to advance the circular economy—reducing waste and conserving resources.
The initial product offering is targeted at crafting & DIY projects, packaging, paper and building industries. The GEN-1 adhesive is available for evaluation. We are actively seeking partnerships to validate markets, scale production, and bring this sustainable product to industries worldwide.
FIRST PRODUCT OFFERING
The initial product offering is targeted at crafting & DIY projects, packaging, paper and building industries. The GEN-1 adhesive is available for evaluation. We are actively seeking partnerships to validate markets, scale production, and bring this sustainable product to industries worldwide.
“We are extremely grateful to the Department of Energy for their support through the SBIR program. This funding has been pivotal in advancing our technology and accelerating the introduction of sustainable products into the marketplace.” — Dr. Basudeb Saha, Founder & President, RiKarbon, Inc.
ABOUT RIKARBON, INC.
RiKarbon, Inc. is a technology development company dedicated to advancing sustainable and green manufacturing. Our proprietary technologies deliver high-performance, eco-friendly solutions—from packaging to performance materials—helping partners achieve their sustainability goals while driving the circular economy forward.