Rheom Materials Featured on FOX 26’s Forecasting with Friends
Following the whirlwind of Houston Energy and Climate week, Rheom Material’s founder, Zimri T. Hinshaw sat down with FOX26’s Mike Iscovitz and Allison Gargano to share how his biobased material start-up is revolutionizing plastics while thriving in Houston's vibrant climate innovation ecosystem.
What is Rheom Materials?
“Rheom Materials is creating biobased alternatives to existing petrochemical plastics, but we actually use the exact same infrastructure, the exact same equipment and machines that plastics do” explains Hinshaw, Founder and CEO.
Our mission is to empower a sustainable future by creating innovative, biobased materials that seamlessly replace fossil fuel-based plastics.
Interview Highlights
The Origin Story
Hear how Hinshaw went from dreaming of becoming a fashion designer to making DIY kombucha leather in his college dorm room when no materials fit his vegan and plastic-free ethical values.
Finding a Home in Houston
Discover why Rheom Materials decided to relocate from NYC to Houston, TX, and how that has helped lead the company to success.
Vision for the Future
Learn about Hinshaw’s plans to create a thriving and robust company.
Future Plans
“We're looking to diversify. We don't want to just be in one industry. We want to have multiple products in multiple industries and make sure that we're a robust business that can continue to thrive no matter, the economic climate,” says Hinshaw.
Join Our Mission
Be part of the movement to replace fossil fuel-based plastics with innovative, biobased materials. Contact us to learn more about our solutions and how you can partner with us for a more sustainable future.
