The UK-based manufacturer, EnviraBoard, has commenced construction work on its first mini production plant in Fårevejle near Copenhagen.
It is hoped that the mini plant will be fully operational by approximately the middle of 2025, and the business will use this R&D site to demonstrate the production process and to produce short runs of sample products for testing.
Using proven Danish technology (IP acquired), EnviraBoard utilises recycled paper sludge waste as the raw material for its sustainable building boards, aptly named “EnviraBoards”. This recycled paper sludge, a secondary waste material from the production of recycled paper that would usually end up in incineration or landfill, is free from toxins and environmentally safe.
The EnviraBoard product offers both a solution to the waste disposal challenges in the paper recycling industry and a new, sustainable, and totally circular alternative to widely used plasterboard products—typically made from gypsum.
The new EnviraBoards demonstrate a net reduction in carbon emissions (compared to disposing of the waste) and are fully recyclable, with the intention that any waste boards and off-cuts can be recycled to produce new boards. They also offer strong acoustic and fire-resistant performance, excellent impact resistance, and are flexible, clean, quick, and easy to install, handle, and finish.
Following the launch of a SEED funding round in July 2024, the business continues to seek investment to fully develop the mini plant. However, with funds already secured and additional support from the Innovation Fund Denmark, the project is already underway.
The business is forecasting significant international growth, with potential plans to set up further production facilities at up to 1,000 paper recycling sites.
About EnviraBoard
During the past 15 years, the EnviraBoard team has invested in developing, prototyping, and market-testing its carbon-negative building boards. The boards are made from secondary paper waste that cannot be recycled and would normally go to landfill.
The team has a wealth of expertise, technical knowledge, and industry experience to ensure the product range meets the sustainability and circular economy requirements of the construction industry.
Find out more and register at https://enviraboard.com/, and keep up to date with the latest developments by following www.linkedin.com/company/enviraboard/.
EnviraBoard’s launch is being supported by the specialist environmental incubator and accelerator 350 PPM.
About 350 PPM
350 PPM is on a mission to reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million and reduce CO₂e (equivalent greenhouse gases) to similar levels. It operates as a central legal entity whose purpose is incubating and accelerating breakthrough environmental businesses, participating directly in the development of client companies to support success.
As a result, the companies selected for its portfolio are those that can make the biggest impact on reducing the level of CO₂ per USD invested.
If you’d like further information on the companies being incubated now, please register your interest at https://350ppm.co.uk/, and follow www.linkedin.com/company/350-ppm-ltd/ for regular news updates and access to its exciting investment network.
