Telemarksavisa: A Company from Skien Tackling a Billion-Krone Problem

Local newspaper Telemarksavisa profiled Taraxa and our bold mission to eliminate microplastics from artificial turf systems. The article explores how our Telemark-based startup is harnessing the power of rubber dandelions to produce a 99%+ biobased infill that performs as well as synthetic alternatives. With the EU’s 2031 ban on plastic-based infill looming, we are positioning ourselves at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and regulation. The piece also touches on our potential in a market estimated to be worth billions of kroner. It’s a compelling look at how a local company could reshape a global industry.

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Read the article (behind paywall): https://www.ta.no/firmaet-fra-skien-tror-de-kan-lose-det-store-problemet-kan-skape-et-kjempemarked/s/5-50-2034035