Arda Biomaterials
Circular biomaterials from waste feedstocks.
Arda Biomaterials converts agricultural and industrial by-products into biodegradable polymers for consumer goods, textiles, and packaging. Manufacturers integrate these materials to reduce reliance on virgin plastics and cut lifecycle environmental impact.
Founders
Brett Cotten
CEO
Brett graduated from the University of Cambridge with an MBE in biotechnology, where his studies have taken him into the specialist domain of alternative protein. He published his first book, the Gene-trepreneur, in 2018.
Edward TJ Mitchell
CTO
Edward graduated from the University of Oxford with a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, following a First-Class Honors degree in Chemistry from the University of Durham. His research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, nanomaterials and product development.