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Innovative Leaf Fibre Technology for Sustainable, Traceable, and Patterned White Paper Packaging

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Releaf Paper is a Ukrainian startup developing an innovative technology that converts fallen leaves collected in cities into high-quality white paper for sustainable packaging. European municipalities generate over one million tonnes of leaf waste annually, most of which is landfilled or composted, releasing CO2 and methane. Through its patented chemical-free process, Releaf transforms this urban biowaste into cellulose-rich fibres and bio-fillers for bright, recyclable and biodegradable white paper. The process uses no sulphur, chlorine, bleaching agents or optical brighteners and requires up to 15× less water and 3× less energy than wood-based papermaking, achieving a 78% CO2 reduction.
In this project, Releaf will scale its white-spectrum paper from TRL 5 to TRL 7 through fibre optimisation, natural whitening & industrial machine trials with partner mills. The project delivers strong impact for Ukraine’s green recovery by creating circular value chains based on urban biomass, reducing dependence on imported pulp and chemicals, and enabling high-value domestic manufacturing. The “one city – one factory” model allows rapid replication across municipalities, turning seasonal leaf waste into industrial inputs and reducing landfill pressure. The initiative supports post-war industrial modernisation, job creation and long-term economic resilience through export-oriented production.
As demand for sustainable premium packaging accelerates, Releaf also taps into a USD 33–36 billion global specialty paper market, with Europe representing the strongest share, creating a scalable commercial opportunity reinforcing Ukraine’s green and industrial recovery.
Releaf’s innovation reduces deforestation and CO2 emissions while creating value from urban biowaste. It aligns with the EU Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, the forthcoming PPWR, and with Ukraine’s National Waste Management Strategy 2030, the “Made in Ukraine” platform and the Ukraine Recovery Plan.

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LLC RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE RE-LEAF TECHNOLOGY
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 499 748,74
Adresse
55 OHIIENKA ST
11603 Malyn
Ukraine
PME
Oui
Type d’activité
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Aucune donnée