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Title:

Biodegradable Fabric Engineered from Food Waste

Agreement Number:

FWRC-D160-2

Agreement Value:

$449,383.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 6, 2023 - Dec 1, 2023

Description:

The objective of this project is to replace fossil fuels with food waste as input for polyester manufacturing, creating a biodegradable and carbon neutral polyester alternative, engineered from food waste.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

Focus on technologies that transform food waste by converting surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into other products, including: food for humans, food for animals/insects, or non-food products.

Location:

Brampton, Ontario, CA L6P2G8

Reference Number:

235-2022-2023-Q4-00027

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

743572273

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

ALT Tex Inc.

Program:

Food Waste Reduction Challenge

Program Purpose:

The Challenge supports new innovations and solutions which can help address the problem of food waste and loss across the supply chain, thereby reducing the associated economic, environmental and social costs of food waste.

NAICS Code:

0000