TerraSafe Materials, Inc.

??Looking to gain insights on all of the innovation taking place in the Nonwovens industry? Join this panel of experts as they delve into the latest breakthroughs transforming the nonwovens sector! Oerlikon TerraSafe Materials, Inc. Reifenh?user Reicofil Ingo M?hlmann Reserve your seat today: https://lnkd.in/eX8ihHCM #SymposiumSaturday #Nonwovens #TTNA25 #IndustryInsights

Material Choices Matter - and they are shaping our future. Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) have infiltrated nearly every organ in the human body, and their impact is becoming clearer. New research links them to?brain accumulation, cardiovascular disease, and reproductive health risks. Eliminating exposure at the source is the best way forward—reducing plastic use, innovating alternatives, and advocating for policy change. https://lnkd.in/dtxbymwB https://lnkd.in/e2kC8txp

???Nature has already designed the perfect packaging.??? Fruits have peels, seeds have shells—everything in nature is protected when needed and disappears when it’s not. So why is our packaging designed to last forever? At?TerraSafe Materials, we believe packaging should work like nature. That’s why we’re building?high-performance, planet-positive materials?that?keep food fresh, meet industry standards, and safely return to the earth at end-of-life—without the plastic waste. ???How??We’ve developed a portfolio of?advanced technologies—barrier films & coatings, rigid materials, foams, and more—that serve the?most demanding applications?in food packaging. Think?moisture resistance, oxygen barriers, and food safety—but compostable and sourced from renewables. ???What’s next??We’re working with partners across the supply chain—from university partners developing new plastic-free technology to brands, converters, and manufacturers ready to redesign the industry—to bring solutions that work to market.?The?$400B packaging industry is ready for disruption,?and we’re here to lead the charge. The future of packaging isn’t plastic—it’s?TerraSafe.?Let’s build it together. ???? #SustainablePackaging #RegenerativeMaterials #PlasticFree

At TerraSafe, we’re working to replace plastic in food packaging—not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s a critical step toward building the businesses of tomorrow. We’re proud to be the first company backed by Big Idea Ventures Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund to solve this pressing challenge. By leveraging advanced plastic-free packaging technologies, we’re proving that transitioning to a bio-economy isn’t just possible—it’s smart business. Our materials are designed to move us away from petrochemicals to build a future that drives U.S. economic growth, improves supply chains, and prioritizes health—for people and the planet. No visit to our lab is complete without taste-testing our materials and experiencing a hands-on demo. Sharing this journey with members of our board during their recent visit was a reminder of why this work matters. The path to material change isn’t easy—it’s a total rethink of the status quo. But we’re here to make it happen, fueled by the creativity of our team and the unwavering support of our investors and partners. Together, we’re showing that consistent steps forward can drive meaningful and lasting change. ??? Scott Bolin Julie Crowe Willoughby, PhD Tom Mastrobuoni Frank Klemens Jeff Veltkamp MBA Caleb Meredith Jared Raszewski Mary Lempres Doug Beye

This is the year we’re making it happen—2025 will be the year we bring?advanced plastic-free packaging?to market. With our commercial manufacturing facility coming online and our Raleigh-based lab buzzing with innovation, we’re scaling solutions that not only replace plastics but redefine what’s possible for sustainable packaging. Stay tuned as we unveil more about the groundbreaking products we’re developing, like this?instant ramen prototype: made by combining?barrier properties?that deliver the performance of plastic with the convince inherent to natural materials: dissolving and composting without a trace. ???? Here’s to 2025—a year of progress, purpose, and packaging that protects the planet. Let’s make it count! #CircularEconomy #PlasticFreePackaging #Sustainability #Innovation

Greetings Franklin County! We're looking forward to calling Youngsville home and to building deeper connections in the broader county. Thanks for the warm welcome!

As we ring in the new year, we're excited to break ground on our commercial pilot facility in Youngsville, North Carolina—the next step in our mission to create a plastic-free future. Here’s how we’re turning intended impact into action: ?? Creating 20 new full-time jobs, including green manufacturing, in North Carolina with an average salary of $100,000. ???? Sourcing agricultural feedstocks to support local farmers and spur rural economic growth. ?? Harnessing nature’s compounds to replace petroleum-based materials and create packaging that’s safe for people and the planet. With our new facility, we’re reducing microplastic pollution, prioritizing consumer health, and setting a new standard for sustainable innovation. Together, we’re proving that the right choice for the planet is also the best choice for people and business. Let’s make 2025 the year we accelerate the biocircular economy. Join us in building a future where packaging leaves no trace. #Sustainability #BiocircularEconomy #GreenJobs #PlasticFreeFuture

Commercializing the bio-economy requires robust partnerships between industry, policy, and technology. Our CTO Julie Crowe Willoughby, PhD attended World Bio Markets & Bio Innovations Midwest this year and shared her experience driving the #BioRevolution #together !

As a early stage startup, it’s invaluable to have committed partners like Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) @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