When we first started developing biomaterials, we put most of our efforts into making the material as good as possible. We thought that using standard process to produce sustainable materials was enough.
As our clients grew, we realized there was one question we hadn't really answered, were our products truly sustainable beyond the materials we used? To support our sustainability claims, we needed green certifications.
Just when we thought we were ready, the results surprised us. Some parameters were above the allowed limits.
From that point on, even small changes in the biofabrication process could affect the results. It shifted our focus from the material itself to the whole production process. We wanted every step to support our sustainability efforts.
For those working with biomaterials, what surprised you during certification?