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The non-profit organization based in Greece produces filters from human and animal hair that are used to collect oils from water and the environment in general seeks business partners

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOGR20230511017
Term of Validity
11 May 2023 - 11 May 2025
Company's Country
  • Greece
Type of partnership
  • Investment agreement
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
The non-profit organization based in Greece produces filters from human and animal hair that are used to collect oils from water and the environment in general. Studies confirm that hair filters are the most effective of all in absorbing oil.
The unique methodology applied makes the end product efficient and ecologically friendly. Also, the procedure of the collection of the natural hair motivates the society and increases the impact of the offered service and product.
Full Description
The idea is based on validated studies, experiments and researches from governmental and non-governmental organizations in the USA. The outcome was to create 2 ecological filters that for the last 19 years have already stood as a lifeline in similar oil water pollution accidents (used in 2007 to deal with the oil spill from Cosco Busan in San Francisco / to 2010 also the same for the oil spill from BP Deepwater Horizon on the Gulf Coast etc.). This particular oil accident technique has already been tested and approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, and the United States Air Force, as well as by a number of scientists who have conducted research to confirm it.
Advantages and Innovations
Ecological product made by natural materials.
Social economy based model, which motivates the citizens and companies to collect raw material and deliver it to the company's premises for the production.
Social impact through the dissemination of the outcomes of the product.
Increased efficiency compared to competitive non-ecological products, since the natural hair absorbs more quantity of oil and also can be disposed afterwards without causing pollution
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Business partnership for the commercialization of the product in new markets.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
IPR status
  • Secret know-how

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The partner will open new markets in the B2B sector .
Type and Size of Partner
  • Big company
Type of partnership
  • Investment agreement
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 010002009 - Water Pollution / Treatment
Market keywords
  • 08004004 - Other pollution and recycling related
Targeted countries
  • All countries