Releaf Paper began as a student project and has grown into an internationally recognised green-tech company, converting city leaf litter into cellulose for paper production. Using a patented process, the enterprise transforms collected and cleaned leaves into pellets, enabling continuous manufacturing throughout the year. This approach avoids the felling of trees, with each tonne of cellulose saving around 17 trees and delivering substantial reductions in water, energy, and carbon emissions. With clients such as L’Oréal, Samsung, and Google, Releaf serves multiple points in the value chain, from pulp suppliers to converters and finished packaging providers.  

EU support through the EIC Accelerator has helped fund its pilot production line in France, creating a model for integrating municipal waste management with sustainable manufacturing. By aligning procurement, waste reduction, and climate targets, Releaf exemplifies how cities and industry can collaborate to build greener, circular value chains without compromising product performance.