Notpla

Notpla is redefining the packaging industry by eliminating single-use plastic. Most food packaging have a coating of plastic which break-up into microplastics and regardless end up harming the environment. While certain bioplastics come from plants they need specific composters to decompose and in general landfill still end up as microplastics. Notpla makes food packaging containers, spoons, olive oil pipettes, edible water pockets called Ooho, and their innovation continues to explore different products. See more on: https://notpla.shop

How is Notpla different?

Notpla uses seaweed to make food packaging sustainable and environmentally friendly. According to their LCA study, their food packaging boxes have 70% lower carbon footprint than plastic alternatives, their paper products use one tonne of seaweed to save four tonnes of trees for paper alternatives, and their ice cream spoons have a 30% lower carbon footprint compared to plastic alternatives. Whilst their products are based primarily on seaweed, they acknowledge that any material needs to be sustainably and responsibly harvested and are working towards a sustainable supply chain along with global or regional associations.

INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

Start-ups and companies tackling environmental, social and corporate governance challenges are heroes that deserve a shout-out and increased awareness. This page is dedicated to identifying these start-up champions and companies whose aim is to fight for a better, equitable and ethical world.

Image Source: Notpla Impact Report 2024-2025