Dahsheng Chemical (DSC), a performance foam manufacturer, introduces Dreamcell Xpresso, an innovative foam technology made with spent coffee grounds that delivers performance and comfort while paving the way for a more sustainable future.
The eco-friendly insole is a superior footwear product designed to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day around the world. When the spent coffee grounds (SCGs) are sent to landfill, they can produce methane, which causes a greenhouse effect 28 times higher than carbon dioxide.
DSC partners with local coffee providers in Vietnam, the second-largest coffee producer in the world, creating an average of 180 thousand tons of coffee grounds every year. Dreamcell Xpresso helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping coffee grounds out of the landfill and giving them a second life as a premium footwear product.
“DSC is committed to reducing our impact on the environment by using innovative biomaterials to reduce waste and fossil fuel usage,” said Johnson Chang, CEO of Dahsheng Chemical. “With Dreamcell Xpresso, we can extend the life cycle and support a circular economy that benefits both manufacturers and consumers without compromising on comfort and performance.”
For every 1 million pairs of Dreamcell Xpresso insoles produced, DSC will recycle approximately 2.19 metric tons of SCG, preventing the creation of 0.53 metric tons of methane emissions in a landfill. This is equivalent to 13.3 metric tons of CO2, or carbon sequestered by 219 tree seedlings, grown for 10 years.
The Dreamcell Xpresso polyurethane (PU) open-cell foam is made with 20 percent SCG, decreasing the amount of fossil fuels and energy in the production process. Aside from a lightweight, breathable foam built for performance and comfort, the coffee grounds give Dreamcell Xpresso bonus odor-controlling and moisture features.
DSC is committed to creating sustainable solutions for a greener future, including innovative materials like algae bloom and castor bean oil. Biomaterials are non-food, plant-based resources that offer an alternative to reduce fossil fuel usage. Sustainable materials and creating eco-innovation are a step in the right direction toward Run the Relay, DSC’s ambitious plan, to achieve a zero-carbon, zero-waste future.
Founded in 1945, Dahsheng Chemical has been a pioneer in foam innovation for the sports and bedding industries. Known for their premium comfort and performance foam DURAPONTEX and DREAMCELL, DSC supplies its foam materials and components to some of the world’s top brands and pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
Visit www.dahsheng.com to learn more about Dahsheng Chemical and its commitment to sustainability and eco-innovation.
