Circular-Economy Cosmetics — Marine and agricultural waste for sustainable cosmetics

A submitted proposal combining chitosan from marine waste with Tunisian agricultural waste extracts for sustainable cosmetics research.

Research direction

Circular-Economy Cosmetics proposes the use of chitosan derived from marine waste alongside extracts from Tunisian agricultural waste. The proposal was submitted to USA–Tunisia Funds in 2026.

Intended applications

The proposed application is sustainable cosmetics, linking waste valorization with biomaterials research. It explores how marine and agricultural resources could become inputs for cosmetic materials development.

Programme / framework
USA–Tunisia Funds
Project status
Submitted
Period
2026
Research focus
Sustainable cosmetics
Marine and agricultural waste valorization
Biomaterials

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