Biofill - Bison Biocomposites - Sustainable Building Materials

Why Choose Biofill™?

Engineered for performance, designed for sustainability.

Rapid Set Time

Hardens in 45-60 minutes, 20x faster than traditional hempcrete applications.

Class A Fire Rating

Meets building code requirements without fire retardant additives.

Superior Insulation

R-3.4 to R-3.8 per inch—meets or exceeds code requirements.

Moisture Management

Breathable material that manages moisture naturally, reducing mold risk.

Carbon Negative

-1.8 kg CO₂e per kg—sequesters carbon over product lifetime.

No Retooling

Reduces labor hours by 40% with no extra equipment needed.

For Precast Concrete Manufacturers

See how Biofill™ compares to EPS/XPS foam insulation for precast concrete panel production.

Production Efficiency

Category	Biofill™	EPS/XPS Foam	Impact
Pour & Placement Time	Flowable pour in 2-5 minutes	Manual cutting & fitting: 15-30 minutes	Up to 6x faster installation
Equipment Integration	Uses existing concrete mixers, silos, and pour equipment	Manual handling, cutting tools, adhesives	Zero capital investment required
Labor Requirements	Standard pour crew (2-3 workers)	Specialized cutting & fitting (3-4 workers)	Reduces labor hours per panel by 40-60%
Rework & Waste	Minimal waste, fills complex geometries	5-10% material waste from cutting	Near-zero waste on complex shapes

Technical Performance

Category	Biofill™	EPS/XPS Foam	Impact
R-Value (Thermal)	R-3.4 to R-3.8 per inch	EPS: R-3.8 to R-4.2 \| XPS: R-5.0 per inch	Meets or exceeds code requirements
Moisture Management	Breathable, manages moisture naturally	Vapor barrier required, traps moisture	Reduces mold risk, extends panel life
Fire Rating	Class A fire rating	Requires fire retardant additives	Meets building code requirements
Dimensional Stability	Conforms to cavity, no gaps or voids	Rigid boards can shift or gap over time	Superior long-term performance

Cost + Economics

Category	Biofill™	EPS/XPS Foam	Impact
Material Cost	$4.37 per cubic foot	EPS: $4.12 \| XPS: $5.78 per cubic foot	Offset by labor & time savings
Installed Cost	Material + reduced labor + faster cycle time	Material + cutting + fitting + adhesives + labor	5-15% lower total installed cost
Project Win Rate	Competitive advantage on ESG-driven bids	Standard offering, no differentiation	Wins public/municipal projects requiring sustainability

Sustainability + Compliance

Category	Biofill™	EPS/XPS Foam	Impact
Carbon Impact	Carbon-negative: -1.8 kg CO₂e per kg	Carbon-positive: +3.5 to +7 kg CO₂e per kg	Reduces project carbon footprint by 80-100%
LEED/Green Credits	Qualifies for multiple LEED credits (MR, EQ, SS)	Limited to recycled content credits	Helps projects achieve LEED Gold/Platinum
End-of-Life	100% biodegradable, compostable	Landfill disposal, non-biodegradable	Aligns with circular economy goals
VOC Emissions	Zero VOCs, improves indoor air quality	Can off-gas, requires ventilation	Healthier work environment

Risk + Supply Chain

Category	Biofill™	EPS/XPS Foam	Impact
Supply Stability	Domestically sourced materials, US production	Petroleum-based, subject to oil price volatility	Predictable pricing, secure supply
Regulatory Trend	Aligns with incoming embodied carbon regulations	Faces increasing restrictions (EU, CA, NYC)	Future-proofs product line