Tocco Report: Made in Germany

Major Trends in Germany’s Material Landscape

The diversity of these innovations reflect key trends of future materials in Germany and beyond.

In this report, the Tocco team presents our insights into the pioneering categories and trends defining Germany’s material science landscape.

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Overview

Waste is Wonder: Recycled Textiles
Carbon Capture Craft: Materials from CO₂
Waste Not: Materials from Food By-products
Gift from Nature: Natural Fibers
Algae and Fungi: The Power of Bio-organisms
Bacteria for Bio-fabrication
Earth Elements: Modern Revival of Clay

Materials in focus

Explore the innovative materials shaping the future

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Explore the evolving landscape of biodegradable materials with a focus on biodegradable plastics.

Biodegradable

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Discover the benefits and challenges of recycled materials, as well as insights into how recycling transforms waste into valuable resources.

Recycled

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Introducing bamboo as an interesting alternative material. Learn about bamboo's incredible growth, and processing into textiles, paper, and construction materials.

Bamboo

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Get into the world of mycelium, and discover its applications and the potential it holds for revolutionizing packaging and product design.

Mycelium

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Discover the intricate world of silk, its rich history, production processes, and its ethical alternatives.

Silk

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What's inside?

A Matter of Fruit: Created a biodegradable film from apple pomace, a by-product of juice production, showcasing the potential of food industry waste in developing innovative materials for packaging.

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