The firefly symbolizes knowledge and wisdom, representing a light that dispels the darkness of ignorance, revealing only the truth. The truth is that reliance upon fossil resources for the products we consume is unsustainable.
We see the natural world with awe, and it creates within us an inextinguishable fire to bring about a global metamorphosis of progression to bioderived technologies while incorporating waste valorization to use renewable biomass for our products.
ireflies often synchronize their light patterns, symbolizing the beauty of harmony, unity, and synchronized efforts within a community. We’re on a mission of service to our Earth to develop safer products and materials synchronized with nature and replace products made with fossil derived chemicals such as polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Renewable Resources: Our adhesives contain only bioderived ingredients, significantly reducing reliance on non-renewable petroleum-based resources and thus minimizing the environmental depletion associated with raw material extraction.
Reduced Carbon Footprint: The manufacturing process of bio-adhesives generally emits lower levels of greenhouse gases compared to the production of synthetic adhesives, contributing to a reduction in the overall carbon footprint of the industry.
Biodegradability: Bio-based adhesives are typically more biodegradable than their synthetic counterparts, leading to less environmental pollution at the end of their life cycle and supporting waste management systems in being more sustainable.
Lower VOC Emissions: By using natural components, bio-adhesives can significantly lower the emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are harmful to both human health and the environment, improving air quality and worker safety in manufacturing and application settings.
Compliance with Environmental Regulations: The shift towards bio-based adhesives helps industries comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, which are aimed at reducing ecological impacts and promoting sustainability practices in materials production and usage.
At FirepHly Biomaterials, we are creating technologies and products that are safe for the consumer and our one planet. Our ingredients are all natural and we strive for NO WARNING LABELS NEEDED. Current popular brands of adhesives and coatings are unsafe for use with multiple WARNINGS on their labels - MAY CAUSE CANCER, MAY CAUSE EYE or SKIN IRRITATION, VAPORS HARMFUL, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. Their ingredient lists include Fossil Derived Microplastic Chemicals such as Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA), Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE).
See below for actual images of their labels with warning and ingredients.
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