Bagaceira

Bio-based material design studio using sugar-cane bagasse

Bagaceira develops innovative bio-based materials using sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous residue from sugar and alcohol production. Its products, including wall panels, lamps, and surface materials made from non-woven bagasse textiles and moulded fibreboards, demonstrate how residues can be transformed into functional, low-impact design solutions. By diverting bagasse from low-value uses such as burning or feed, the project stores captured carbon within material products and reimagines waste as a resource for the built environment. Through a design-led approach, Bagaceira creates biodegradable materials for interiors that combine aesthetics with performance, enhancing acoustic and thermal comfort while maintaining healthy, non-toxic indoor environments. The studio’s work includes the SONORA Acoustic Panel System, developed in collaboration with the University of East London, which uses Sugarcrete® boards to deliver high sound absorption and insulation while significantly reducing carbon footprint compared to conventional foam-based panels. By connecting farmers, designers, and communities through regenerative value chains, Bagaceira showcases how residues can shape the next generation of sustainable materials for architecture and design.

Contact information

Julia Steketee, Founder, Bagaceira (Catalonia, Spain)

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Impact sector

• Industry and manufacturing
• Green building and construction
• Interior design and furniture

Innovation type

• Product innovation

Biomass type

• Industry side streams

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