Workstream 02 / Materials
Two practical areas of work: helping build the market for carbon dioxide removal and bringing biodegradable alternatives to plastic into use.
Start a conversationA climate solution only creates value when someone can buy it, use it and keep using it. Our materials work focuses on that commercial gap.
We connect technology ventures, industrial buyers, banks and public institutions. Our work combines market development and project origination in carbon removal with product trials and distribution in biodegradables.
01 / Carbon dioxide removal
We work with Climeworks and CDR 2030, convene government agencies and banks, and develop conversations with airlines and hard-to-abate industries about removal purchases and projects.
The focus is on building the demand side of the market: helping potential buyers understand removal and developing the partnerships that can turn interest into mandates.
02 / Biodegradable solutions
Soil-biodegradable alternatives to plastic for packaging and horticulture — products intended to perform during use and break down when buried.
The trial phase is complete and the product is on the market, supplying nurseries including Allensmore and garden centres including K&S, with manufacturing in Türkiye. We are now scaling distribution and commercial orders.
The next step
We are building these businesses through partnerships. The right next conversation depends on whether you bring technology, purchasing demand or market access.
Explore carbon removal purchases, potential projects and the partnerships needed to move towards a mandate.
Carbon removalDiscuss the biodegradable product trials and potential routes to commercial orders and distribution.
BiodegradablesExplore how your solution might connect with buyers, local markets and finance through OCTD’s wider network.
Venture partnershipsTell us what you are developing, buying or bringing to market.