c2renew

03/23/2023

Most of our days focus on producing unique materials, but some of our best days are spent testing them to their limits.

This recycled polypropylene/hemp composite is undergoing tensile testing to determine just how strong, yet ductile it can be.

05/05/2021

A few small hemp-filled pellets can make something really unique, but a few hundred pounds of pellets ready to be turned into entwined filament can make a whole lot more! What would you like to see made with a hemp-filled plastic?

07/31/2020

It’s a flax-filled Friday here at c2! Head on over to to check out the final product and order your own bio-based brush!

05/31/2019

The biomass for the Bogobrush run today was “picked” specifically because of it’s unique aesthetic, soft feel, and renewable properties.

Any guesses? You’re probably in close contact with some right now...

03/28/2019

Congratulations to our co-founder and CTO on being selected for the 2019 Faculty Lectureship at NDSU! We might be a little biased but we knew he was the best choice all along.

Chad Ulven, professor and associate chair of mechanical engineering, has been selected to present the 2019 Faculty Lectureship, one of the oldest and most prestigious of NDSU’s awards.

03/05/2019

Our co-founder and CTO, Chad Ulven, wears many hats - congratulations on becoming a finalist for the Faculty Lectureship Award at NDSU!

Three outstanding NDSU faculty have been named finalists for the 58th Faculty Lectureship. The lecture, scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Century Theater, is considered one of the highest honors at the university.

08/19/2018

“Another memorable moment came when local startup C2Renew revealed their first product: a coffee cup made from coffee, presented for the first time at 1 Million Cups.”
Emerging Prairie – March 2015

08/18/2018

We are very thankful for all our affiliate companies! Today we are highlighting Earthkind and their incredible series of plant-based pest repellents. Go visit their page to learn more about who they are and what they do!

08/17/2018

The biomass suppliers play an essential role in the process of creating biocomposite materials. These suppliers provide the raw material that we can then compound into our bio-based materials. We invite you to visit our website www.c2renew.com where we have a full list of the biomass options we use!

08/16/2018

This is a great quote about general outlook on life. Having an optimistic, determined mindset can often overcome any barriers that the world tries to put in your way. Adopting this mindset can help anyone achieve their dreams. We encourage you to comment below what you take away from this quote!