REWOW srl

REWOW srl is an Italian innovative startup founded in 2020 that specializes in circular bio-economy and industrial symbiosis within the chemical manufacturing sector. The company utilizes a patented chemo-enzymatic process to transform organic waste, specifically used cooking oils and agricultural waste like olive pomace oil, into high-value bio-based and biodegradable aliphatic polyesters. This technology allows REWOW to create sustainable, liquid polymers that serve as direct replacements for non-biodegradable, fossil-derived ingredients such as polyacrylates, which are commonly found in cosmetic formulations and contribute to environmental issues like marine microplastics.

By valorizing waste materials into functional bioproducts, REWOW provides significant environmental and economic benefits. Their process shortens supply chains, reduces CO2 emissions, and promotes the creation of new, sustainable value chains in agricultural regions of Southern Italy, such as Puglia, Basilicata, and Sicily. This approach not only addresses waste management challenges but also offers cosmetic manufacturers competitive, environmentally friendly alternatives that meet increasing consumer demand for sustainable, low-impact raw materials. Through these initiatives, the company aims to foster a circular economy while contributing to regional job creation and technical innovation.