TerraSafe Materials, Inc.

NEW STUDY FINDS MICROPLASTICS ACT AS ‘CARRIERS’ FOR PFAS, INCREASING THEIR MOBILITY AND ECOLOGICAL IMPACT: A ground-breaking study has unveiled concerning insights into the combined effects of two major pollutants in fashion, #microplastics and #PFAS. For the first time ever, researchers have examined how these pollutants interact. The study reveals that microplastics, commonly shed from synthetic clothing, act as carriers for PFAS, amplifying their toxicity in freshwater ecosystems. Using Daphnia magna, a key species in aquatic food webs, the research shows these chemicals disrupt growth, reproduction, and survival, with combined effects observed in more than 40 per cent of cases. In short,?the combined?toxicity of these pollutants can exceed the sum of their individual impacts. OUR STORY: https://lnkd.in/eY4AHSQE

As a start up it’s great to have committed partners like Generation Food Rural Partners @Big Idea Ventures! At the Greener Manufacturing, we are highlighting the exciting progress of biomaterial innovations through new strategies like GFRP. GFRP is reinvesting funds from rural partners and farmers into sustainable businesses like @TerraSafe Materials, helping us tackle the plastic crisis while creating new jobs across rural America. Their collaboration has been instrumental in advancing TerraSafe's mission to accelerate the profitable, sustained transition to a bio-economy by curating advanced plastic-free packaging solutions. We’re excited to be in Cologne showcasing our new biomaterials and connecting with industry leaders who share our vision for a plastic-free world. Here’s to continued partnerships, innovation, and a plastic-free future! Learn more about GFRP: https://lnkd.in/ex5EjsUN #Sustainability #Innovation #Biomaterials #Partnership

A great start to our first Greener Manufacturing Conference & Expo in Cologne! Our CEO, Scott Bolin, set the stage this morning at the Plastic Waste Free World Conference, calling out the urgent need for biomaterials that don’t just perform—they outperform. It’s time to stop talking about phasing out petroleum plastics “someday” and start making it happen now with regenerative, cost-competitive materials. American and European innovators are redefining industries, pushing boundaries, and making plastic dependency obsolete. Every product we create moves us closer to a cleaner planet and healthier people. Let’s make create a world where plastics aren’t forever.?Learn more: www.terrasafematerials.com #PlasticFreeFuture #GreenerManufacturing #Bioeconomy

We’re thrilled to share that TerraSafe Materials CEO, Scott Bolin, will Chair the Plastic Waste Free Conference at Sustainable Industry Week in Cologne, Germany, next Wednesday! Scott will kick things off by discussing how the biomaterials industry can drive the profitable shift to a bioeconomy, phasing out petroleum-based plastics with sustainable, high-performance materials. If you are in Cologne, swing by our exhibit at C90 in the Greener Manufacturing Conference & Expo. Scott and Curtis will be there showcasing our latest composites and rigid substrates. Can’t wait to connect—see you there! ?#SustainableIndustry #PlasticFreeFuture #GreenerManufacturing #Bioeconomy #TGMSE2024

PACK EXPO 2024 was just incredible. With 70,000 people and 2,700 suppliers all under one roof, I learned so much. The path forward for sustainable packaging is going to be both multifaceted and complex, but it’s clear that the need for standardization is huge. I had no idea that terms like recycled, recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable can mean so many different things depending on country and even state policies and regulations. There’s so much work to be done! But the best part is seeing how many smart, passionate people are actively working on solutions.Including the 2 companies I have the pleasure to work for. DisSolves TerraSafe Materials, Inc. The energy and commitment at PACK EXPO were inspiring and I have so many topics I want to geek out on!???? #PACKEXPO2024 #SustainablePackaging #FutureOfPackaging #StandardizationNeeded #EcoInnovation #GreenPackaging #SustainabilitySolutions #PackagingIndustry #CircularEconomy #InnovateForGood #SmartSustainability #PassionForPlanet #SustainableFuture

Our team is in the Windy City this week for PACK EXPO 2024! If you're attending, feel free to reach out—we’d love to connect with you from the 4th to the 6th! Lisa Haitz Jeff Veltkamp MBA #PACKEXPO2024 #PackagingInnovation

A recent peer-reviewed study found that 17 out of 20 black recycled household plastic products contain flame retardants, potentially exposing people to high levels of cancer-causing and hormone-disrupting chemicals. The study found the highest levels in products including sushi trays. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that these chemicals are presistent and toxic to both humans and the environment. When heated, they cause chemical leaching into food. Read more about black plastics here: https://lnkd.in/ga-Us7Hz

Phasing out petroleum-based plastics isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It requires a diverse portfolio of high-performance materials—from foams and coatings to films and rigid substrates. Thats why we're hard at work developing versatile bio-based packaging materials to meet the industry's needs. Our partners at Big Idea Ventures GFRP toured our North Carolina lab today to see our prototypes in action. We're fortunate to have venture partners aligned in our mission to create a world where plastics aren't forever, rather, they are replenished through our food systems. Scott Bolin Julie Crowe Willoughby Frank Klemens Tom Mastrobuoni Bette Brand Elsa Swanson Sareen Van N. Truskett Bill Arnold

Join the team!!

?? Exciting News! We’re Hiring! TerraSafe Materials is hiring four new positions to join our team. We are looking for passionate individuals to join us in our mission to eliminate Styrofoam, PFASs, and single-use plastics from industries worldwide. Please visit the links below for all the details and submit your application to [email protected]. ? The Roles: 1?? Senior Scientist: https://lnkd.in/e9nSXez9 and 2?? Senior Process Engineer: https://lnkd.in/eKKF5i2n 3?? Lab Technicians (2): https://lnkd.in/esys-K8R We are committed to an inclusive environment, please apply if you have a strong interest and aptitude for this position even if you don’t meet the exact requirements. #biomaterials #zerowaste #savetheplanet ?? Julie Crowe Willoughby Scott Bolin Curtis O'Brien Caleb Meredith Big Idea Ventures