The circular raw material Kaumera is found in wastewater and has versatile properties. It acts as a biostimulant, can retain and repel water, is fire-retardant and an excellent binding agent.
We find applications for Kaumera in agriculture, forestry, horticulture and industry such as bio-based construction.
Highlights
Fascinated bij EPS
Yuemei Lin has been involved with Kaumera from the beginning. in her career, she has always been fascinated by EPS. her knowledge is invaluable to Kaumera.
Young trees benefit from Kaumera
Do young trees grow better when Kaumera is mixed into the soil to retain moisture longer? Trials by gardening company Hoefakker from de Bilt in their nursery were promising.
News
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Visit of Landlab to Kaumera Production Site
19 March 2026Recently, Rossella Bortolaso, Chief Operating Officer and R&D Manager Plant Protection at Landlab in Italy, visited one of the facilities where Kaumera is produced.
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Kaumera used as a bio-based binder in pannels thanks to heat press in fieldlab
11 March 2026Thanks to fieldlab The Green Village in Delft and other partners, we’ve been able to test Kaumera as a 100% natural binder in different panels
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From Lab to Market: “You need partners who believe in it”
6 November 2025Interview with TU Delft’s Mark van Loosdrecht on bringing biopolymers like Kaumera from lab to market and why industry partnerships are essential.
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Kaumera facts
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20%
less watering is required for young plants
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45%
more soil activity thanks to Kaumera as an additive
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35%
less sludge discharge due to Kaumera extraction