Upcycled Fragrances from waste materials such as food scraps, wood pulp

Date: 28 July 2021

Country: France India United States

Application

• Sustainable fragrance production by upcycling waste materials such as food scraps, wood pulp, and industrial emissions.

Description

Upcycled fragrances are a new movement in sustainable perfumery, where discarded materials like wood chips, rose petals, and even pollution are transformed into luxurious scents. This process reduces waste and minimizes resource consumption by repurposing natural ingredients that would otherwise be discarded. Notable examples include perfumes made with cedarwood from sawdust and alcohol derived from industrial pollution. The trend focuses on creating unique, eco-friendly scents while addressing environmental concerns in the fragrance industry.

 

 

Pathway Description:

The process used in the upcycled fragrance project involves sourcing waste materials from natural ingredients, such as fruit, wood pulp, and flower petals. These materials are then repurposed through distillation or other methods to extract fragrance compounds. The upcycled ingredients, like jasmine, cedarwood, or rose petals, are reprocessed into new, high-quality fragrance notes. This process reduces waste and avoids the environmental impact of sourcing fresh materials, promoting sustainability in the fragrance industry.