Jiva in the Media: A Global Spotlight on Soluboard®

We’re proud to share that Jiva Materials and our flagship product, Soluboard®, have recently been featured by leading global media and industry platforms – highlighting the growing impact of our mission to transform the sustainability of electronics.

From spotlight interviews to in-depth technical reviews, Soluboard® is gaining international recognition as a powerful step forward in reducing e-waste and embedded carbon emissions in electronics manufacturing.

PCB007 Magazine: Soluboard® Reduces CO₂ Emissions by 68%

In the July 2025 issue of PCB007 Magazine, Soluboard® is profiled as a next-generation PCB laminate offering:

• 68% lower CO₂ footprint compared to traditional FR4

• Compatibility with standard PCB fabrication processes

• Use of jute and flax-based prepregs and hydrophobically modified biodegradable polymers

• Potential to save up to 57.2 tonnes of CO₂ annually when paired with low-temperature soldering

Jiva’s continuous manufacturing process is also praised for lowering the environmental impact of material production and transport.

“This isn’t a ‘maybe one day’ solution – it’s already on the table.” PCB007 Magazine, July 2025

 Featured in the Global Electronics Association’s Evolve Series

We’re honoured to be spotlighted by the Global Electronics Association as part of their Evolve series – a video feature on the innovators shaping a cleaner, circular electronics ecosystem.

In a concise but compelling interview, Jiva’s Founder & Chief Product Officer, Jack Herring, shares how Soluboard® came to life and why it matters more than ever in today’s climate-conscious world.

Soluboard® enables:

• Natural-fibre PCB laminates using jute and flax

• Low-temperature soldering, reducing energy consumption by up to 40%

• Nickel-free surface finishes for cleaner processing and reduced emissions

• Enhanced recyclability and simplified disassembly at end of life

These innovations help OEMs reduce environmental impact while cutting costs, improving logistics, and supporting global net-zero goals.

📺 Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eJ8-YuQa

A big thank you to the Global Electronics Association and Evolve for shining a light on the changemakers driving a greener electronics industry.

IPXchange: “What If Your Circuit Board Didn’t Have to Outlive the Planet?”

In a compelling editorial by Elliott Lee-Hearn for IPXchange, Jiva’s biodegradable PCB substrate is praised as a drop-in, production-ready alternative to traditional FR4. The article explains how Soluboard®:

• Dissolves in hot water at end-of-life

• Requires no new infrastructure to fabricate

• Uses natural fibres bonded with biodegradable thermoplastics

• Supports PTH designs and is already compatible with RF applications like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Soluboard® is described as “the easiest sustainability win you can spec into a product.” Read the full article:

📰 Read the full article: Jiva Materials’ Soluboard: The Water Soluble Circuit Board

📺 Watch the full IPXchange video feature:

eeNews Europe: “Beyond Future-Proof – Circularity in Electronics”

In eeNews Europe’s recent feature, Soluboard® is highlighted as a commercially viable example of how circularity can be integrated into modern electronics manufacturing.

The article positions Jiva among the pioneers moving beyond “future-proofing” to reimagining electronics for a truly circular economy. It discusses the environmental impact of conventional PCBs and how alternatives like Soluboard® are essential to changing the narrative around design, disposal, and resource recovery.

With mounting pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and global supply chains, this kind of innovation is no longer optional – it’s critical.

 Changing the Industry Narrative

The momentum behind Soluboard® is growing and fast. As electronics OEMs and designers confront rising regulatory, environmental, and cost pressures, the need for drop-in, circular solutions is more urgent than ever.

Jiva is proud to be featured as a solution provider across platforms dedicated to:

• Climate innovation

• Sustainable manufacturing

• Circular electronics

• Eco-conscious materials engineering

We’re thankful for the growing global interest and recognition, and we remain focused on delivering PCB materials that are better for people, planet, and performance.

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