Invasive Matters is rooted in a simple belief: that our systems can give back more than they take.
This initiative envisions a future in which material production becomes a form of ecological care, and where the unwanted, overlooked, and invasive species are transformed into agents of renewal.
We begin with ABUNDANCE—abundance of biomass, of ecological imbalance, of possibilities...
This work supports that invasive plant species, often treated as waste or a threat, can become the foundation for a climate-adaptive, circular manufacturing model.
Through their removal, we cultivate both materials and ecosystems, pairing regenerative design with restoration of regenerative landscapes.
CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY
Across the world, invasive species are accelerating ecological collapse— fueling wildfire risk, degrading soils, damaging infrastructure, and displacing biodiversity.
At the same time, our buildings are still constructed from toxic, extractive materials that harm both the planet and species health.
We are living in a moment where the environmental crisis and the materials crisis are actually the same problem. And that means they require a linked solution.
Invasive Matters addresses ecological and health pressures that define our moment:
Mono-cultures that displace biodiversity
Erosion, runoff, and damaged soils
Wildfire fuel loads accelerated by invasive overgrowth
Infrastructure stressed by aggressive root systems & spread
Chemical mitigation that pollutes waterways, soils, and bodies
Toxic building materials that off-gas VOCs, leach chemicals, and compromise long-term human health (affecting respiratory systems, endocrine function, and overall indoor air quality)
Invasive Matters PBC advances a climate-adaptive, circular manufacturing model by transforming invasive plant biomass into high-performance, non-toxic bio-materials for design and construction. The project integrates rigorous ecological protocols for invasive species removal with regenerative native-planting restoration to simultaneously mitigate invasive species impacts and strengthen ecosystem resilience. By diverting biomass waste streams and reducing reliance on extractive, carbon-intensive materials, Invasive Matters establishes a scalable pathway for sustainable industrial design rooted in ecological health and long-term environmental stewardship.
Our Approach
Biomass to Material Process
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SERVICES & PRODUCTS
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