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SAGANA is excited to introduce its newest portfolio company, Pack2Earth. The investment by Mondelēz International, through its impact investing platform Sustainable Futures, was supported by Sagana. The company has raised a total of USD 1.08m (EUR 1m) in its 2023 seed round, which will allow it to complete client pilot projects and start to grow revenues.  Based in Barcelona, Pack2Earth specializes in innovative, sustainable materials for the packaging sector and other uses. The advanced biomaterials startup has developed robust food-grade materials that compost quickly at ambient temperature whenever they end their lifecycle. This also helps reduce the use of petroleum-based plastics.  Sustainable Futures, Mondelez International’s impact investing platform, seeks to incubate, finance, and support self-sustaining ventures and impact funds that address key global challenges. This investment in Pack2Earth advances Sustainable Futures’ efforts to build a circular economy. By 2028, the company is committed to replacing 60 thousand tons of plastic with sustainable bio-based packaging materials. Sagana is proud to support Pack2Earth in its mission to have a positive impact on the environment.  To learn more about Pack2Earth and its innovative materials, visit https://lnkd.in/gWWb7zhu Agnès Herrero |  Françoise de Valera | Glenn D. | Jorge García   Akash Singh | Claudia Czigony #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #SustainablePackaging #PackagingSolutions #PackagingInnovation #Innovation #CircularEconomy 

This investment is very much aligned with our ambition for packaging circularity and an example of #TeamMDLZ acting as a catalyst and collaborator in sustainability.

We are turning Green with happiness! 💚 We are proud to partner with Bambrew, a company on a mission to make our planet a better place to live. We led Bambrew’s latest funding round where the company has raised INR 60 Cr (about $7 Mn). Bambrew, part of Blume’s Fund IV, is innovating towards sustainability, curating a host of eco-friendly products made from bamboo, sugarcane, and seaweed. All products are 100% reusable, and serve as the perfect natural substitute for plastic. Arpit Agarwal, Partner at Blume Ventures, says, “Similar to how the FAME II subsidies provided tailwinds for the rise of EVs, we envision that the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) regulations in India will lead to the rise of circular economy companies. Sustainable packaging solutions then become a need for which there are very few complete products in the market. The capability of this team to provide end-to-end solutions for FMCG and e-commerce customers and their capacity to innovate ahead of competition make this an ideal investment.” Fun Fact: Bambrew’s ingenious products and processes have managed to save more than 60,000 tons of single-use plastic and 125,000 tons of carbon emissions. Watch the video to see how Vaibhav Anant and the rest of the Bambrew team are trying to solve one of the world’s biggest problems: the rampant use of single-use plastic. Karthik B. Reddy Sanjay Nath Sajith Pai Sarita Raichura Rohit Kaul Siddusai K. Venkatesh Modi Ria Shroff Desai

Moving on with insights from moderating the circular economy panel during recent SectorLabs 3.0 event this March.  👏🏿 Sinan Kitagenda and Daniel Kayemba are the founders behind WastePlus, a venture dedicated to conceptualizing and introducing products crafted entirely from recycled plastic. ♻ Through using innovative machines and community-driven plastic collection initiatives, they're exploring a diverse portfolio of products to fulfill market needs sustainably. Their main takeaway? Sustainable products in Uganda are competing with their virgin plastic alternatives, so it is really important to position them according to the demand and to mindful of the pricing. One of the solutions is careful consideration of the possibilities of flexible production process in the prototyping phase, which can lead to better marketing mix in terms of appropriate features and price for the end user. 💡 Shoutout to the Waste+ team, and the moderator of this panel, Philemon Flachsmeyer! Stay tuned in the weeks to come as we share more insights - we have 3 other sectors to cover. 😉 #sustainability #recycling #impact #entrepreneurship

Green-living with The Switchers Products At The Switchers Products, we're dedicated to promoting sustainability through our platform for Mediterranean green startups. Our mission is to empower eco-friendly brands and support initiatives that make a positive impact on our planet. You can also embrace sustainability with these five simple tips for a greener life: 1. Reduce single-use plastics: Opt for reusable alternatives.  2. Conserve energy: Use energy-efficient appliances and turn off lights when not in use.  3. Choose sustainable products: Discover eco-friendly brands on our platform.  4. Minimize food waste: Plan meals and compost leftovers.  5. Support local: Buy from farmers markets and artisans featured on The Switchers Products. Learn more in The Switchers Products platform on how preferring our green startups can promote sustainability. Through conscious consumption, together we can create a greener future! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dYr4rjVi #GreenLiving #SustainableChoices #TheSwitchersProducts

#Indian #startups in #textile and #plastic #waste, #recycling and #circularity space keep a watch out to apply to be a part of this 18 month acceleration program which will give you access to #global #market linkages and #investment! Stay tuned.. #indianstartupsgoglobalgogreen

I feel an immense sense of excitement and privilege to support the 10 ventures selected for ❌⭕️ Amsterdam Circular Edition 3, focusing on organic residual flows and circular food chains 🍄🪱 We are building a circular chain accelerator – what we call a circulator – to drive systemic change across industrial supply chains. Can founders play a leading role in transforming their chain? These innovative 'scaleouts' are set to accelerate circular chains, contributing to the City of Amsterdam's mission to halve its raw material use by 2030. 🥁 Congratulations to: - Alex in Wonderland: Offering healthy, environmentally friendly catering via smart fridges around town - Circulair Hout Centrum: Upcycling and recycling used wood with a focus on construction - De Tweede Jeugd: Turning discarded bread into delicious toasties - Droppie: Innovating a brick-and-click recyclable "waste" deposit and return system for consumers - Food for Skin | B Corp : Creating skincare products from real, "ugly" fruits - Grow It Away: Providing organic waste pick-up and composting subscription services - MycoFarming®: Utilizing biological systems to break down and collect nutrients from water bodies - Primal Soles: Crafting slippers and insoles from sustainable cork - Unwaste.: Transforming coffee grounds and orange peel into soap and shampoo bars - Veza: Enabling "Buy Now, Pay Later" for produce wholesalers, with a focus on ugly fruits and vegetables 🚀 The founders will receive tailored support, access to chain financing opportunities, and valuable connections to strengthen their circular chains. 👀 Stay tuned as the founders embark on an exciting journey towards a circular future! 🌱 Amsterdam Circular in partnership with AMS Institute, City of Amsterdam, CiSe Network, Harald Friedl, Invest-NL #CircularEconomy #AmsterdamCircular #Sustainability #Amsterdam #CircularValueChain

🚀 Startup Spotlight: VERA Founder: Jasmine Kaur | Website: https://lnkd.in/geRe7dr8 Vera is changing the consumer products industry by using nature-based materials to replace plastics. From toothbrushes to notebooks, Vera's products are crafted from sustainable raw materials like coconut fiber and bamboo. Their innovative approach extends to both D2C channels and a growing B2B market, including partnerships with hotels and schools. 🌿 Sustainability: Vera’s eco-friendly materials help reduce plastic waste, promoting a healthier environment through sustainable alternatives. 💡 Innovation: By integrating natural materials into everyday products, Vera provides durable and versatile alternatives to conventional plastic goods. 🌍 Impact: Vera's sustainable products contribute to environmental conservation and offer practical solutions for reducing plastic dependency, while their domestic manufacturing supports local economies and reduces carbon emissions from transportation. If you’re interested in learning more, follow our Substack: https://lnkd.in/enPrWYCK #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #Startups #EcoFriendly #GreenProducts #PlasticFree #LocalEconomy #BambooProducts #INSEAD

Waste management requires all the focus now, we are actually on a threshold of an imminent crisis if the issue is not addressed in a priority basis. Well done Upaya team for this much needed initiative….

In the future, industrial plastic will be made using food waste! 🥗♻️ That’s what one of the startups at the hub is working towards. The name is Yngvik, and behind the name stands Catarina Schneider, Gorm Leo Carstensen, and Miriam Deutschle. They met at the OpenInnovation challenge in 2022, where they were tasked with coming up with an innovative solution to food waste, which then turned into the idea of making plastic using said waste. Fast forward to today, where Yngvik has participated in our 10-week startup accelerator program, Ignite, and the European Venture Program, among others, plus created a prototype of their novel plastic polymer called CAL. Yngvik started with nothing more than a piece of paper, some scribbles, and a major drive to create a future that’s not reliant on petroleum-based plastics but instead on home compostable plastics that even disintegrate naturally in water. Read the story behind Yngvik here: https://lnkd.in/eW3y6TgR And pssst! The deadline for applications to our startup programs is on February 11, 23:59 ⏰ #DTUInnovation #Innovation #Startup #StartupSupport #Tech #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Plastic #GreenTransition