Kenaf Ventures is a Clean-Tech and Climate-Tech company focusing on two of the most challenging environmental issues, the absorption and sequestration of carbon dioxide and a significant reduction in the use of common pollutants in the construction, plastic, insulation industries, and more.
The company has developed innovative patented solutions that utilize the kenaf plant for natural absorption of carbon dioxide (a by-product of excess decomposition and production of pollutants) and its conversion into bio-materials (green, economical, and lightweight materials) for various industrial use to reduce accumulated damage, and it is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking innovation, ease of implementation of its products in various industries, and its potential environmental impact.
Founded on pioneering and ideological motives with the support of a collective of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, the company established a unique factory for processing organic raw material for industrial purposes, alongside kenaf plant cultivation fields, attributed with unique mechanical properties and exceptional absorption capabilities of carbon dioxide, as well as the ability to clean toxins and pollutants from the soil. Therefore, it is also recognized by the Kyoto Protocol for being an important and effective contributor to reducing global warming.
"The development is a significant game changer"
As is known, emissions of carbon from industrial production are a significant air pollutant that we breathe, as well as plastic, concrete, and other materials based on fossil fuels and other chemical substances, and their presence increases as global emissions continue. In addition to these, there is a growing understanding that in the very near future, companies and products that are polluting will be penalized, while green products worldwide and in the European Union in particular will receive additional rewards in addition to the rewards currently in place, which award carbon reduction points that can be redeemed for monetary compensation.
In light of all this, manufacturers require available and easy solutions for implementation. Over the years, countless solutions have been launched worldwide, many of which failed, due to various obstacles, including difficulty in implementing systems on-site, or excessively high prices that prevented them from being adopted.
The company's development is a significant game changer in the industrial sustainability world, as they can be easily and cheaply implemented, alongside the praise of products and their transformation into greener and higher quality, which will increase demand and even the need for replication to additional industries.
Advantages: ease of implementation and improvement of capabilities
In this development, alternative materials will be created for polluting materials in various industries, presenting significant advantages in terms of cost-benefit over existing alternatives on the market, including ease of implementation, improvement of capabilities and characteristics of existing materials and products, making them more environmentally friendly, while also taking into account a key parameter - competitive pricing.
In the plastic industry, the company uses kenaf as a substitute for fuel-based plastics such as polypropylene. The result is a bio-plastic compound with significant percentages of organic material as a plastic substitute, with the same properties as the original material, or in some cases even better.
In the construction sector, the company is developing sustainable solutions with a negative carbon footprint that are expected to revolutionize the industry, such as blocks, plaster, and a suitable mixture for manufacturing wall systems, all with improved parameters such as thermal and acoustic insulation, strength, reduced weight, fire resistance, ease of installation, and competitive pricing.
In the insulation field as well, the company has developments in various stages defined as having significant impact potential, such as alternatives to mineral wool, cellulose, and other insulation products, all 100% natural and biodegradable products with improved properties based on kenaf fibers.
The company added, "Already at the beginning of our journey, it was clear to us that our developments for promoting decarbonization in the industry must create a real impact in competitive pricing and significant scalability. Extreme climate events are accelerating global regulation pace, and global markets need to immediately adopt sustainable solutions so that our infrastructure is ready to penetrate markets such as the United States, Europe, and Asia".
"We continue the path we have set"
From the management of Kenaf Ventures, it was stated, "We are mourning the disaster and its stain before many of our partners in action - a rare mosaic of dear people who have long become family. In the two days preceding the disaster, we were still weaving plans in the pastoral tranquility of the kibbutz, about the global tidings that will reduce air pollution and encourage a transition from using polluting raw materials in industry, to raw materials with a negative carbon footprint".
It is still early to assess the dimensions of the disaster, but one thing is clear - we will continue our life's mission, which is deeply linked in a strong partnership with the residents of "Havat HaTakuma," and no one can slacken our hands. Unfortunately, the disaster has impacted the body, soul, and finances of many of our partners, our employees, and strategic investors of the company, so we are required to launch another round of recruitment.
Not only to recover and return to normalcy, but to continue the path we have set for the war on carbon emissions and reducing the harmful effects of excess waste on the world, with a accessible, economical, easy, and rapid solution for integration into existing systems. This development offers the most polluting industries to transform into less polluting and more profitable manufacturers in a tangible solution that also aids in product enhancement.
In addition to the social and environmental values associated, manufacturers will be penalized less for environmental damages and will benefit from an improved public image, which will inevitably affect performance in the short and long term. We are determined to spread the tidings that will assist humanity in reducing hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 and pollutants from the environment."