Available as an agricultural waste stream but year round supply is a challenge. Florida is a large producer in the United States.

The material is versatile in the ways it can be formed. It is used by the fashion industry in brands like BioCouture by Suzanne Lee and APeel by Alkesh Parmar. APeel is formed via compression, casting, extrusion and if formed in a sheet it can be laser cut and machined on standard woodworking machines.

There is a possibility to 3D print with the material. Alternative to MDF for construction and prototypes. Other applications include heels for footwear, to replace polyurethane and as a natural odor neutralizer in insoles. Potential to be used in cosmetic packaging, plant pots, egg cartons and fruit trays for packaging.

Renewable and compostable. Uses waste from food industry. 100% sustainable.

APeel is 100% sustainable material that uses natural, organic binders – no resins and synthetic binders. It can be hard or flexible depending on the exact amount of ingredients. It uses the dried rinds as the binder. It is slightly citrusy in scent. High strength, good thermal conductor, good sound absorption properties, compostable, high density, odor neutralizing, watertight for limited periods of time.