ZymoChem, a biotechnology leader revolutionizing sustainable chemical production, is a finalist for the Hygienix Innovation Award for its breakthrough product, BAYSE, the world’s first scalable, bio-based, microplastic-free, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer.

Designed as a drop-in replacement for fossil-based SAPs, BAYSE offers a significantly lower carbon footprint while matching the performance of conventional materials and enabling seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.  As featured earlier this year on CNBC’s “Clean Start,” this decarbonized solution is dramatically advancing the sustainability outlook for the hygiene industry.

According to Louis Chapdelaine, director of consumer product development, Bayse is able to absorb as quickly as its petrocounterpart withou sacrificing performance. Additionally, it can biodegrade more than 99% in 71 days, allowing it to turn waste in bionutrients quickly.