"Colipi's skills in green sciences such as fermentation and green chemistry, combined with our expertise in R&D should lead to great innovations for a more responsible cosmetics industry," said Ines Comtet, Head of Communications at L'Oréal GSI. L'Oréal researchers will support Colipi, which will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and the Genopole biocluster. GSI and Colipi will work on turning CO2 fermentation technology into a platform for cosmetic ingredients. "This collaboration is fully in line with the 'L'Oréal for the Future' scheme for more sustainable beauty, developing new bio-based cosmetic ingredients and limiting our carbon footprint," added Comtet.
Hamburg-based start-up qualifies for incubator run by L'Oréal and Genopole biocluster
The Hamburg-based start-up Colipi has been admitted to the L'Oréal Green Sciences Incubator (GSI) thanks its climate oil which is proving a sustainable alternative to harmful palm oil. The cosmetics group hopes to reach its sustainability goals with green sciences and to forge effective collaborations during the 18-month GSI.
Innovations for responsible cosmetics industry
Carbon capture and practical uses
"This is a major step forward in our mission to combat climate change with innovative sustainable solutions through carbon capture and practical uses," said Maximilian Webers, CEO of Colipi. Climate Oil could also be used as a raw material in food, bioplastics and e-fuels and won the founding trio last year’s Future Hamburg Award. Webers revealed in our Future Hamburg Talk how the innovative technology works, the role of yeast and where the founders see themselves five years from now.
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