Carbon Footprint Innovation Award to Borregaard

Borregaard has received the Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) Carbon Footprint Innovation Award for LignoBrite, an innovative and bio-based product that replaces synthetic polymers in cleaning agents. The award highlights Borregaard’s leading role in low-carbon innovation and sustainable solutions.


"The award from HCPA is a clear recognition of Borregaard’s role as a driving force for low-carbon innovation and more sustainable solutions in the value chain for cleaning products," says researcher Ross Ellis at Borregaard.

Documented Sustainability

  • Carbon-negative production, verified through life cycle assessment (LCA)

  • ISCC Plus Bio-Circular certified

  • USDA BioPreferred® – 100% bio-based

  • Biodegradable (degrades in the environment along similar pathways to lignin in woody biomass)

  • Based on upcycled raw materials


Areas of Application

  • Machine dishwashing: Reduces deposits and stains

  • Laundry detergents: Prevents redeposition and greying of textiles

  • Cleaning of hard surfaces: Enhances soil release and next-time cleanability

  • Industrial and institutional cleaning (I&I): Reduces scaling and improves soil dispersion