Sustainability is not a label.
At BIOMA, we approach environmental performance through structured assessment rather than marketing claims. Our laminated coffee-based biomaterial is currently being assessed using a cradle-to-gate life cycle framework aligned with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 principles.
Cradle-to-Gate Assessment
Included
Collection of post-consumer coffee waste (local HORECA)
Binder production (mixed biopolymer matrix)
Textile backing production
Drying, blending, thermal pressing, lamination
Internal reprocessing of offcuts
Excluded
– Product use phase
– End-of-life
– Capital equipment
Waste Instead of Extraction
BIOMA’s primary raw material is spent coffee grounds collected locally in Barcelona. Using post-consumer waste reduces reliance on virgin agricultural inputs and shortens supply chains.
Unlike crop-based “bio” materials, our material begins with urban residue rather than cultivated land.
Energy Profile (Current Phase)
Production currently takes place in a semi-industrial workshop. Drying and thermal pressing are the primary energy-intensive stages.
0.19
kWh per m²
Material Composition Variables
Binder Composition
Bio-based vs fossil-derived fraction of the biopolymer matrix.
Binder Ratio
30–70% range depending on the specific configuration.
Textile Backing
Type and weight variables for final lamination.
Comparative Benchmark Framework
Material Type
Impact (CO₂e per m²)
Status
Coated/Laminated PU-type textiles
1.42 – 1.72 kg
Published Studies
BIOMA Laminated Configuration
In Progress
Internal Reference
Chemical Compliance
The BIOMA material system avoids PVC, phthalates, and heavy metals. Supplier Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are being consolidated as part of EU Ecolabel readiness preparation.
Certification Pathway
EU Ecolabel criteria mapping is currently underway. This includes identification of restricted substances, performance thresholds, and traceability requirements.
Note: No certification logos or compliance claims are presented until formal documentation and verification are complete.
Our Approach to Transparency
BIOMA avoids absolute environmental claims. We distinguish clearly between measured data and modelled estimates. We publish improvements as they are verified.