MCYFIBER
Reducing chemical use and carbon emissions in the paper industry with biodegradable bio-additives that enable sustainable, high-performance paper production
About Us
McyFiber is a climate-tech company developing natural, biodegradable bio-additives to replace synthetic chemicals used in paper production. Our patented formulation—based on mycelium and cellulose nanofibers—enhances paper strength, printability, and surface quality while reducing reliance on fossil-based and environmentally harmful additives.
The paper industry is among the most energy-intensive industrial sectors, with a significant carbon footprint and substantial downstream environmental impact. McyFiber’s solution directly reduces emissions by optimizing production processes and lowering chemical consumption, without requiring changes to existing industrial infrastructure.
Beyond production, our additive also improves sustainability across the product lifecycle. Its biodegradable and non-toxic composition minimizes the environmental burden of wastewater treatment and reduces the ecological impact of end-of-life disposal, including landfill emissions and sludge handling.
Following successful lab-scale validation, we are now launching pilot trials in partnership with a global paper manufacturer. Our business model is based on B2B technology licensing, enabling rapid adoption of climate-friendly materials by major producers.
McyFiber offers an actionable path toward decarbonization and cleaner production in a legacy industry under growing regulatory and environmental pressure
Relevant Challenges
Product Design
MCYfiber enables the production of paper products with enhanced biodegradability, non-toxicity, and sustainability across their full lifecycle. Our mycelium- and cellulose-based additives eliminate the need for fossil-based binders and coatings, making the end products more recyclable, compostable, and environmentally safe at disposal. This aligns with circular design principles by reducing landfill burden, simplifying wastewater treatment, and ensuring materials naturally reintegrate into the ecosystem without harm
Biodegradable Materials
Our high-performance paper additives made from renewable, bio-based sources, specifically mycelium (fungi) and cellulose nanofibers. These materials are biodegradable, non-toxic, and derived from low-carbon natural sources, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic, fossil-based additives. By harnessing microbial processes and nature-based ingredients, McyFiber advances the transition to climate-positive materials in one of the world’s most resource-intensive industries
Biomaterials
Reducing chemical use and carbon emissions in the paper industry with biodegradable bio-additives that enable sustainable, high-performance paper production
Process Innovation
MCYfiber develops low-energy, biologically derived additive that replaces synthetic chemicals in paper production. Our solution improves key paper properties, such as strength and printability, without requiring energy-intensive conditioning or chemical processing steps. By enabling performance gains with biodegradable materials and without changes to existing infrastructure, McyFiber reduces both the energy intensity and material impact of traditional manufacturing processes in the pulp and paper industry
