Lignin Industries AB

Lignin Industries AB, headquartered in Knivsta, Sweden, is a greentech company specializing in transforming lignin, an abundant biopolymer from forest and agricultural residues, into a renewable, functional thermoplastic material called Renol®. This patented technology replaces fossil-based plastics, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 100% in applications like LDPE films (e.g., e-commerce bags), polypropylene, and ABS for industries such as electronics, construction, automotive, and packaging. Renol® is a drop-in masterbatch, blending up to 40% with recycled or virgin polymers, compatible with existing manufacturing equipment, and fully recyclable. The company’s first production plant is in Knivsta, with a focus on scalability and partnerships with European film producers and compounders. Lignin Industries raised €3.9M in 2025 to accelerate commercialization and scale-up, collaborating with brands like Scania. Certified with environmental standards, it promotes a circular economy and has been recognized at events like the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium.