Seaweed-Based Plastic Alternatives
Notpla
Notpla is a pretty revolutionary solution to single-use plastic waste. They re-make typical plastic packaging using one of earth's most renewable resources - brown seaweed (amongst other natural materials). Notpla packaging fully biodegrade in weeks, leaving zero waste behind.
Notpla is a pretty revolutionary solution to single-use plastic waste. They re-make typical plastic packaging using one of earth's most renewable resources - brown seaweed (amongst other natural materials). Notpla packaging fully biodegrade in weeks, leaving zero waste behind.
DETAILS
Notpla x Heinz Tomato Ketchup Sachet for the takeaway industry is their newest product
- The sachet itself is 100% natural, biodegradable, home-compostable and vegan
- They can be disposed of (like fruit peel) in a kitchen food waste bin or home-compost after use
- Will disappear in as little as four to six weeks
See their website for more products and information
Mentioned in WWD, CNN, and Dezeen
ABOUT
Notpla is a sustainable packaging start-up founded in 2014. A combination of designers, chemists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. We create advanced packaging solutions made from seaweed and other natural materials as an alternative to single-use plastic.
- Notpla
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