McSorley and his team are proud to source high-quality raw materials from Canadian farmers, a collaboration that enables Prisum to produce award-winning, professional, plant-based products that are set to replace the unsustainable plastic coatings currently prevalent globally. He notes that while the coatings industry has been under strict regulations since 2010, many conventional petroleum-based products still contribute to significant pollution levels. He reports that annually, these products release 230 million tons of greenhouse gases and 58 million tons of microplastics into the environment. "The 2023 Grains Innovation Fund support has been instrumental in propelling Prisum Coatings' vision," says McSorley. "This investment has accelerated projects focused on soya resin binder production and also the exploration of new biomaterials. It's a symbiotic relationship. As Prisum grows, so does the demand for high-quality raw materials, ensuring Canadian farmers have a consistent and expanding market." ACCESSING THE FUND Applications to the 2023 Grains Innovation Fund must be submitted by email to hmicallef@gfo.ca by 4 p.m. on November 3, 2023. Interested individuals can also watch an informational webinar and learn more about how to apply at gfo.ca/market-development. l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 11 OCTOBER 2023 This article features a Grain Farmers of Ontario Market Development Fund project.
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