At Orpia Innovation,
we develop bio-based molecules through
recycling and upcycling of cashew nut by-products

Extraction

Purification & Synthesis

Distribution

Composites

Coatings

Detergents

Cosmetics

A real alternative to petrochemicals

Efficient

  • Similar composition to petrochemicals (phenol)
  • Innovative application

Competetive price

  • 2-3x cheaper than other bioresources
  • Optimized process

Planet

  • Circular economy and low carbon footprint
  • No-edible bioresource

Person

  • Non-toxic to humans or the environment

Abundant resource

  • Only phenol of natural origin available in large volumes (+1M ton per year)

Positive impact
far beyond bio-based melecules

Positive societal impact

Giving back control of the sector to Africa and local job creation (valuing locally xhat is produced locally)

Ecological & health impacts

Circular economy valorizing waste (by-products) into efficient bioresources with positive impact

Economic & technological impacts

Innovatice adaptation of green chemistry techniques to cashew nut by-products creating value from discarded waste.