Cellugy: Microplastic-Free Cosmetics | Danish Biotech
- Cellugy, a Danish biotech firm, has secured €8.1 million in EU funding to scale up production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics.
- EcoFLEXY aims to match the performance of carbomers,which are traditionally used for their smoothing and shelf-life extending properties in cosmetics.
- The funding will also support process optimization and environmental validation, in partnership with The Footprint Firm, a Danish consultancy, and Sci2sc, a Berlin-based AI company that develops AI...
Cellugy, the Danish biotech innovator, just secured €8.1 million in EU funding, a major boost for their groundbreaking microplastic replacement solution, EcoFLEXY. This biodegradable material is poised to revolutionize the cosmetics industry, offering a sustainable option to carbomers and tackling the pressing issue of microplastic pollution. EcoFLEXY aims to replicate the effectiveness of existing ingredients,eliminating potential health impacts while helping Cellugy combat environmental concerns with its cellulose-based creation.This initiative promises a reduction of 259 tons of microplastic pollution annually, exponentially rising by 2034. partnering with Sci2sc and The Footprint Firm, Cellugy is optimizing processes.With regulations tightening, the company will meet the growing demand for materials. For breaking updates, data, and business insights, check out News Directory 3. Discover whatS next for Cellugy’s eco-friendly cosmetics.
Cellugy’s ecoflexy: Funding Boost for Microplastic Replacement
Updated June 24, 2025
Cellugy, a Danish biotech firm, has secured €8.1 million in EU funding to scale up production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics. The funding, granted under the EU’s LIFE Program, will support the commercialization of this cellulose-based choice for creams, gels, and toothpaste.
EcoFLEXY aims to match the performance of carbomers,which are traditionally used for their smoothing and shelf-life extending properties in cosmetics. Carbomers currently dominate the market, despite concerns linking them to microplastic pollution and potential health side effects. Cellugy estimates EcoFLEXY could prevent 259 tons of microplastic pollution annually, scaling to over 1,200 tons by 2034.
The funding will also support process optimization and environmental validation, in partnership with The Footprint Firm, a Danish consultancy, and Sci2sc, a Berlin-based AI company that develops AI agents for biotech firms.
“Our role is to optimise every layer of production so that EcoFLEXY can compete not just on environmental benefits, but on cost and performance metrics that matter to manufacturers,” said Angelina Lesnikova, CEO of Sci2sc.
with increasing regulatory pressure against microplastics in the EU, Cellugy is positioning itself to meet the growing demand for lasting materials in the cosmetics sector. The company’s sustainable material offers a viable solution to microplastic pollution and addresses health concerns associated with customary carbomers.
what’s next
Cellugy anticipates generating significant revenue within three to five years, delivering a measurable environmental impact with its microplastic replacement technology.