Polymateria

We’re at Hampton Court Palace for Day 2 of the Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition hosted by the Sustainable Markets Initiative. This morning, our CEO Richard Horne spoke at the ‘Scaling Circularity Across Industries’ roundtable alongside leaders from finance, fashion, technology, and infrastructure sectors. The discussion explored the roles of consumers, businesses and governments in driving circularity, with significant attention on how to mobilize capital to realize these opportunities. With 32% of plastics ending up in the environment, Richard emphasised that innovation is needed to tackle plastic pollution now while driving systems change for the future. Highlighting specific applications like sachets and sanitary pads that can be tackled immediately, Richard said, "Enough is enough. We need to stop moving arbitrary deadlines further and further back and start acting now." This sentiment resonated throughout the room, with participants agreeing that we need to dive headfirst into circularity and not just dip toes in the water. The diversity of industries represented highlighted how circularity principles can be applied across sectors, with participation from Kunaal Patawari , Gemini Corp Rishi Kapoor, Investcorp, Ronald O'Hanley State Street, Federico Marchetti, sustainable fashion pioneer, leaders from Johnson Controls, and other innovative organizations. Cross-sector discussions like this are vital as we transition towards a more circular economy and take the necessary steps to drive innovation that tackles plastic pollution. We extend our gratitude to the Sustainable Markets Initiative for inviting us to join this discussion and His Majesty King Charles III for orchestrating this landmark event celebrating five years since His Majesty launched the SMI. #SMITERRACARTA #SMICircularity2030

Day 1 of the Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition is underway. Our Seeing-is-Believing experience showcasing the science behind our technology has drawn interest from attendees wanting to understand how our 'self-destructing' plastic biotransforms into an earth-friendly wax which fully returns to nature. The side-by-side petri dishes in our demonstration allow visitors to witness firsthand the contrast between conventional plastic and our biotransformed materials. "Half the world's economy depends on nature," shared Brian Moynihan, Bank of America CEO and SMI Chair, during today's opening session. This reminder reinforces why innovations that work with nature—rather than against it—are important to our economic future. The biobased cups with our technology being used throughout the event offer a practical demonstration of our technology in action - retaining all the functionality of conventional cups while being designed to act in harmony with nature. Visitors have noted how these cups look and feel like conventional products while incorporating the Biotransformation technology. Our team is engaged in conversations about stopping plastic pollution at its source on land—before it reaches our oceans. There's interest in practical solutions that bridge current systems with nature-based approaches. We're looking forward to continuing these important discussions throughout the event. #SMITERRA Sustainable Markets Initiative

We look forward to participating in the Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition at Hampton Court Palace on March 10-11. This landmark event marks five years since His Majesty King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, launched the Sustainable Markets Initiative to mobilise private sector action, bringing together industry leaders, government officials and innovators to accelerate global sustainable transition efforts. Our CEO Richard Horne will be speaking at the roundtable discussions, sharing insights on how innovation can provide solutions to major global environmental challenges like plastic pollution. We will also be showcasing the science behind our technology through a seeing-is-believing exhibition experience at the summit. Gidon Feen, Director of Policy & Development, and Sophie Stromback, Head of Strategy, will be there to walk guests through our technology. Originally unveiled together with the SMI at COP26 in Glasgow, cups with our technology will be used throughout the event. The guests will experience how the cups look and feel just like their conventional counterparts while being designed to act in harmony with nature. We are honoured to be part of this momentous occasion and to support the SMI's efforts to build a more sustainable future. #SMITERRACARTA

Thank you to ClimateSort for featuring us as one of the “12 Best Biodegradable Plastic Suppliers” worldwide. Read their full analysis to learn more about how biodegradable innovations are reshaping the industry: https://lnkd.in/gUCxZVM9

We were recently featured on Sky's FYI programme – Sky’s flagship weekly news show for young people, where our VP of Innovations Florence Huynh, PhD Huynh explains the role our technology can play to address one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time – plastic pollution.    Through seeing-is-believing experiences filmed at our labs in Imperial College London's Innovation Hub, Florence demonstrates how our technology works to ensure plastics safely return to nature if they end up in the environment.    Thank you to Sky FYI for helping the next generation to learn about the role of science & innovation in tackling plastic pollution.    https://lnkd.in/g27ryUY7

We're delighted to share that Polymateria was featured over the weekend on Sky's FYI programme – Sky’s flagship weekly news show for young people. In the segment, our VP of Innovations Florence Huynh, PhD explained how our technology ensures plastic can quickly & safely return to nature – helping to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. What makes this feature especially meaningful is its audience. Young people bring fresh perspectives and an innate understanding of our environmental challenges. They're not just future consumers – they're the scientists, innovators, and decision-makers who will shape the future. Thank you to the Sky FYI team for helping us share our story with the next generation and congratulations to presenter Rosie on an amazing job! You can watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/eBxugtmS (05.21-09.11) #innovation #plasticpollution

🌍 Our Chief of Corporate Affairs, Steven Altmann-Richer, recently participated in a panel discussion at the London Climate Technology Show.   The session, 'Circular Economy and Climate Tech: Closing Loops for Sustainability,' brought together diverse perspectives from across the sustainability landscape. Alongside Steve, the panel included Dr. Stefan Kaufmann (Member of Deutscher Bundestag), Fredrick Royan (Global Practice Leader in Sustainability and Circular Economy, Frost & Sullivan Europe), Neil Trivedi (THE PERFECT PROCESS COMPANY LIMITED), and Marta Juega, PhD, moderated by Martyn Link from Link Advisory Services Ltd   The discussion explored practical approaches to creating sustainable closed-loop systems and highlighted the crucial role of climate technology in accelerating circular solutions. We're grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations about building a more sustainable future. 💡🌱

We’re honoured to be featured in the Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) Compendium on Circular Business Models in India.   Polymateria’s case study emphasizes how through innovation, rigorous testing and partnerships we can reinvent materials to ultimately stop plastic on land before it reaches the ocean.   Congratulations to all 34 solutions featured, demonstrating the variety of approaches needed to tackle the circularity challenge. It’s well worth a read!   We’re grateful to the RECEIC and FICCI for recognizing our solution through this report, and to Knowledge Partner Deloitte.

Our Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Steven Altmann-Richer, will be joining a distinguished panel of experts at the 3rd London Climate Technology Show this week! Steven will be joining a panel discussion on "Circular Economy and Climate Tech: Closing Loops for Sustainability”, chaired by Martyn Link and bringing together diverse perspectives from industry leaders and policymakers - Fredrick Royan from Frost & Sullivan, Dr. Stefan Kaufmann representing the German Bundestag, Neil Trivedi from THE PERFECT PROCESS COMPANY LIMITED, Marta Juega, PhD from Positive Impact Concept. We look forward to learning and sharing perspectives on building a circular economy and sustainability. Join the conversation: 📅 28th November 2024 ⏰ 15:15 - 15:50 📍 ExCel London, Track 3

🌍 🇺🇳 Polymateria is on the ground this week in Busan, part of the final round of discussions to reach a global treaty on #plasticpollution. Represented by our Director of Policy & Business Development Gidon Feen, we are proud to be advocating for innovation and a pollution free future, with a push for an ambitious, effective, and workable plastics treaty.