Biomaterial Alternatives Network Lab Detroit

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BAN Lab Detroit's Vision

BAN Lab Detroit is a collaborative interdisciplinary lab with the goal of making Detroit a hub for biobased materials, starting with the BAN Plastics Project, a line of biomaterial bags.

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Science

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Develop Accessible & Affordable Bio-based Material and Products

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Use Existing Waste Streams for Material and Products Creation

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Foster Collaboration, Education, & Industry Growth

Products & Services

Men's Wallet, Watch, and Leather Bag

Bio-based Consumer Products

We provide bio-based products that are accessible and affordable for the average consumer

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Workshops & co-working space

Our interdisciplinary space allows for co-working and educational opportunities for designers & researchers interested in the biomaterials industry

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biomaterial product Design Licensing

Our in-house designer can help you create the perfect bio-based product line

The problem with plastics in consumer products

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Less than 20% of textiles recycled

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plastics are detrimental for Environment and Human Health

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Biomaterial textile alternatives to harmful plastics are in high demand

The BAN PLASTICS PROJECT Initiative

Our first project at BAN Lab Detroit will be sustainable bio-based bags that can be used as an alternative to existing synthetic plastic bags.

The BAN plastics product DEVELOPMENT CYCLE

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1. IDEA GENERATION

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2. RESEARCH & MATERIAL Development

Seaweed - Alginate

Agricultural Waste - Glycerin

Food Industry Waste - Gelatin

Prototype Materials

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3. MANUFACTURE PRODUCT

The BAN PLASTICS PROJECT Initiative

BAN Bags

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT

BAN LAB DETROIT'S MISSION

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What interests you most about working with biomaterials?

How likely are you to attend a workshop on how to create bio-based plastics?

Which membership benefit is most important to you?

The BAN Lab Detroit Founders and CEOs

Brittanie Dabney

Environmental Scientist

Chief Scientific Officer

Najah Thomas-Young

Designer

Chief Creative Officer

The BAN Lab team is competent in the design, creation, and testing of biomaterial products that are ready to bring to market. We believe an interdisciplinary approach is key between designers, scientists, and other disciplines to move us forward to a sustainable future.

OUR PARTNERS