Hackathon
Submission
Robert Luo
Rescue Food Waste Into Sustainable Fibers
We transform “bad” casein protein into “good” casein protein from excess milk. Once we have the “good” casein protein, it can be made into cheese, yogurt, and other types of dairy products or be created as fibers. We are giving food waste a new life.

Project
Proposal
Mi Terro is the world’s only social impact biotechnology company that rescues food waste and turns it into food protein. We transform “bad” casein protein into “good” casein protein from excess milk. Once we have the “good” casein protein, it can be made into cheese, yogurt, and other types of dairy products. We are giving food waste a new life.
Not only that, but we can also turn casein protein into soft, sustainable, and affordable fibers. Our fibers can apply to apparel, medical appliances, bed linen, and packaging film.
Through our patent-pending technology, we created the world’s first apparel line made from excess milk. We are also creating packaging film made from whey. We are replacing petroleum-based materials with protein-based materials made from food waste. We are redefining the circular economy in which everything begins with food waste and ends as recyclable or biodegradable.
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What region(s) or state(s) do you currently have operations in?
USA
Is there a specific region or state where you plan to focus on for this project?
No
How far developed is your proposal?
Prototype ready, needs testing, 3-6 weeks or more needed before implementation.
Is there any legal protection for the solution?
Yes
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