Notpla

Big news 🌱 Our Co-Founder, Rodrigo García González, is heading to the V&A’s Make Good Symposium on March 19 to talk about the future of materials - and why nature has the answers. The Make Good: Rethinking Material Futures programme brings together pioneers who are changing the way we design, make, and think about materials. Rodrigo will be sharing how seaweed and nature’s own solutions can help us rethink packaging for a regenerative future. We’re excited to be part of this conversation at the V&A, a place where design and sustainability come together. If you're curious about the future of materials, we look forward to seeing you there. 📅 Date: 19 March 2025 📍 Where: V&A Museum, London/Online More details here: https://lnkd.in/eGfpwrYP #Notpla #MakeGood #RethinkingPackaging #SustainableInnovation #VAMuseum

In 2014, two designers met at university with a big ambition - to tackle one of the world’s greatest environmental challenges: plastic pollution. 🌍 From early experiments in a student kitchen to the creation of Ooho, the edible packaging that went viral overnight, Rodrigo & Pierre-Yves turned to seaweed for a nature-powered alternative to plastic. Today, Notpla is redefining packaging across industries: 🌱 Nearly 12M plastic items replaced in 2024 alone 🌱 Winners of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 🌱 Partnering with Just Eat, Decathlon and more With £20M recently raised to scale our impact, we’re just getting started. The future of packaging is made from nature 🌱 #Notpla #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfPackaging #PlasticFree

We’re hiring! Here's two exciting opportunities to join Notpla’s mission to make plastic disappear. 🌿 Packaging Engineer – Help us scale our proprietary machinery and manufacturing processes to bring our seaweed-based packaging solutions to life. 🔬 Material Scientist – Dive into groundbreaking R&D, developing natural materials that redefine what packaging can be. 📍 Both roles are based in Hackney Wick, London, offering the chance to work at the cutting edge of sustainability, innovation, and materials science. At Notpla, we believe nature knows best. We’ve just secured £20M in Series A+ funding, setting us up for a record-breaking year of impact and growth. If you're ready to make a difference and work with a team pioneering the future of packaging, we want to hear from you. 🌱 Join us: https://lnkd.in/dM-9A77r #SustainableInnovation #MaterialsScience #PackagingEngineering #SeaweedNotPlastic #Hiring #JoinTheRevolution

A simple switch that makes a big impact. Here’s 5 reasons Notpla packaging works for your business and the planet: 1️⃣ Plastic & PFAs Free – The first and only government-verified plastic-free coating. 2️⃣ No Waste Management Headaches – Fully recyclable, home-compostable, and easy to dispose of. No fuss, no guilt. 3️⃣ Naturally Grease-Resistant – Our seaweed-based barrier keeps food fresh and fingers clean - without the plastic. 4️⃣ Made for All Kinds of Food – From burgers to noodles, pizza to ice cream. If you serve it, we’ve got a box for it. 5️⃣ Trusted by Food Brands Big & Small – Great food deserves packaging that cares as much as you do. Want to see (and feel) the difference? Try Notpla for yourself - drop us a message to order your sample today 🌱 #Notpla #PlasticFree #SustainablePackaging

We were excited to join the GBS Summit as a leading voice in biomaterials and sustainable innovation. Our Innovation Director, Karlijn Sibbel, took the stage to share how nature’s unseen solutions can help us rethink packaging for a better, waste-free future. Karlijn highlighted: “The chemical properties that have made plastic so incredibly useful also make it difficult to dispose of, with some types taking thousands—even tens of thousands—of years to degrade. Using a durable material like plastic in short single-use packaging application doesn’t make sense.” Nature has already mastered packaging - think of fruit peel. It protects, preserves, and disappears when it’s no longer needed. At Notpla, we’re creating packaging that works the same way. Made from seaweed and plants, our materials are designed to disappear naturally - no microplastics, no waste, just packaging as nature intended. Let’s continue the journey together and make single-use plastic a thing of the past 🌿 #Notpla #SustainableInnovation #PlasticFreeFuture #TheEarthshotPrize #RethinkPackaging

Next week, Notpla will be part of the Global Expert Mission on Sustainable Plastics in South Africa, joining UK industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers - led by Innovate UK - to explore new ways to tackle plastic waste. With Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) now in place and a highly active recycling sector, South Africa presents a unique opportunity to drive innovation in packaging sustainability. Our Co-Founder, Pierre-Yves Paslier, will represent Notpla, bringing our perspective on how nature can inspire a new way forward for packaging. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and sharing insights from this mission. Stay tuned for updates 🌎 #Notpla #SustainablePackaging #GlobalExpertMission #PlasticFreeFuture #Innovation

The future of packaging isn’t plastic - it’s seaweed. Our Co-Founder, Pierre-Yves Paslier, joined the The Inspire Action Podcast to talk about the plastic crisis, our The Earthshot Prize win, and how Notpla is pioneering natural alternatives to single-use plastic. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste enter our environment. But nature already has the solutions. By harnessing seaweed and plants, we’re creating packaging that disappears naturally - just like fruit peel. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/edezyP9S 👀 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eYbyUXKB #Notpla #SeaweedPackaging #PlasticFreeFuture #EarthshotPrize #RethinkPackaging #SustainableInnovation

Ever wondered how nature, tech, and great design can shape the future? 🌿 From the architectural brilliance of Coal Drops Yard to the thought-provoking Taste of Tomorrow exhibition, our team spent the day exploring London's most inspiring spaces - places where sustainability, creativity, and innovation intersect. Highlights included: 📜 Capturing GF Smith's bold rebrand on Notpla Seaweed Paper 💡 Turning ideas into action with strategy session at The Mills Fabrica 🌍 Discovering the future of food at Fabrica X's latest 'Taste of Tomorrow' exhibition 🌱 Immersing ourselves in the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition at Somerset House ☕️ Ending the day with a Notpla sighting at Hej Coffee - because sustainability should be part of everyday life. A day of big ideas, bold design, and nature-led inspiration. Just how we like it. #Notpla #DesignForTheFuture #Sustainability #Innovation #NatureInspired

Redesigning the world starts with rethinking the materials we use 🌍 Last week, our co-founder Rodrigo García González took to the stage at Madrid Design Festival to share Notpla’s journey in creating packaging solutions that work with nature, not against it. In his talk, “Notpla: Observación, Pase y Tiro”, Rodrigo explored how observation, collaboration, and bold action fuel innovation - turning seaweed into a real alternative to plastic. With this year’s theme, "Redesigning the World," the festival showcased the role of design in driving meaningful change—bringing together innovators, businesses, and creative minds committed to building a more sustainable future. A huge thank you to the festival organisers for an incredible event 💚 #Notpla #MadridDesignFestival #SustainableDesign #Innovation #RedesigningTheWorld

We’re heading to ScotHot 2025 this week! 🍽️ Join us at Stand 679 to see how Notpla is rethinking food-to-go packaging with seaweed. A natural coating that keeps food fresh and disappears naturally - no plastic, no PFAS and no compromise. 📅 26–27 February 📍 The SEC Glasgow, Stand 679 If you’re attending, come and have a chat with our team to talk about the future of takeaway packaging. #ScotHot2025 #Notpla #DisappearingPackaging #SeaweedNotPlastic