Teknos' know-how supports researches of bio-based binders, paints, and packaging materials
Bio-based products are urgently needed also in the coating industry to replace fossil-based raw materials and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For this purpose, a project called SUSBINCO (Sustainable binders and coatings) was launched in Finland in fall 2021, where numerous different actors are searching for sustainable and safe alternatives to current fossil-based binders and coatings. The goal is to develop products that are 80–100 % biobased.In the coatings industry, the challenges of fully bio-based products are often related to price, the availability of raw materials, and the lack of