How natural bio-colours benefit the environment
The Hindu
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What do you do?
I am Founder and CEO at KBCols Sciences, a bio-tech company at the forefront of manufacturing natural bio-colours. We use microbial fermentation to produce natural, biodegradable colourants. Our custom technology feeds non-pathogenic microbes with agricultural waste, transforming them into vibrant, sustainable alternatives to synthetic dyes. Serving industries from textiles to high-end sectors, we help businesses reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and performance. By turning waste into value, we enable a circular, eco-friendly solution for the future of colouration.
Why is your work important?
Almost 95% of colours used in existing applications are synthetic dyes, which come from petrochemical sources and can pollute water and harm ecosystems and human health. Our bio-colours are a safer and more sustainable alternative. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting down industrial pollution, this approach is a smart, eco-friendly solution that helps protect the planet while also creating new opportunities for local communities.
What is exciting about your work?
It’s incredible to see invisible microbes produce rich, natural colours; it feels like Nature doing science. What excites me most is turning this scientific process into real products that are beautiful, sustainable, better for the environment and a safer, greener alternative to chemical dyes. It’s where innovation meets impact, blending science, sustainability, and business opportunity in a powerful way. We are serving sustainable colour requirements of global fashion brands from India.
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