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The project objective is to develop and market a new line of cosmetic and household cleaning products called RE.FEEL, based on the zero-waste philosophy, i.e. products without packaging.
Zero-waste applies to the product itself (innovative ingredients such as algae from the North Sea, with no harmful substances), as well as the carrier (bar, tablet, stick), packaging (from biodegradable and reusable materials) and the method of use (possibility of refilling reusable packaging without disposable bottles). Products will be manufactured using energy- and material-efficient production technologies powered by renewable energy sources. Thanks to the installation of photovoltaic panels, 224.53 tons of CO2 per year will not be emitted into the atmosphere (saving 0.05 GWh of electricity).
The project objective will be achieved through the implementation of the following activities: development of formulas for the new products by a Polish scientific unit in cooperation with the Norwegian project partner; adaptation of the production and warehouse building, purchase of devices and equipment for production operations, including an IT system for company management, and certification of new products.
The Norwegian partner, Seaweed Energy Solutions AS, is a pioneer in algae cultivation in Europe, with patented cultivation technologies and competence in the use of algae in a number of sectors. The partner will be involved in selecting the appropriate algae species for the production of our cosmetics. They will produce several base algae species and provide raw material for testing. Also, the partner will develop a method for algae transport from Norway and storage for the purposes of production in Poland, and it will adjust the algae species to the production needs (if necessary - based on the results of tests on the trial batch).
Upon completion of the project, a long-term collaboration with the partner as the key supplier of algae for cosmetics production is expected.