Taraxa AS is a Norwegian materials science company founded in 2023. Our mission is to eliminate microplastics and petroleum-based rubber through scalable, plant-based alternatives. We are developing sustainable solutions for sports and beyond—replacing harmful materials with natural materials like plant-based rubber and plastics. We are dedicated to driving change and we are always looking to improve, like using an even more sustainable source of natural rubber - the rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz, or TKS).
In 2022, after following the issue for several years, our founders decided to do something about a growing environmental crisis: synthetic microplastics in artificial turf and an overreliance on petroleum-based rubber. The company Taraxa was established in 2023 to solve these problems using innovative, renewable materials.
TKS is a fast-growing dandelion species native to Kazakhstan. Unlike the Hevea rubber tree, TKS can be grown annually in temperate climates, harvested mechanically, and integrated into sustainable crop cycles. It produces two key outputs: high-quality natural rubber and the fiber inulin.
While we’re early in our journey, we’re currently growing the team to help scale our impact—with more to come soon.
CEO & Co-founder, with a background in business strategy and venture building
Bård leads Taraxa with a mission to replace fossil-based materials through scalable, plant-based alternatives—starting with natural rubber and inulin from dandelions. He combines strategic insight with systems thinking to drive regenerative innovation.
We’re always looking for passionate people who want to help shape the future of sustainable materials.
If you're interested in working with us, send your CV and a short open application — we’d love to hear from you.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
Taraxa is pioneering plant-based alternatives for sports. If you're building tomorrow's fields, parks,
or stadiums — we want to hear from you. Let’s grow something better together.
Pioneering plant-based materials for a cleaner,
microplastic-free future.
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