UK-based packaging company Notpla uses seaweed to create 100% biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging. https://trib.al/Y98fTEr

“In the quest to heal our ecosystems and food chains from the toxic waste of plastic packaging, [seaweed] is the perfect companion species and an integral partner to our solutions.”

Notpla makes biodegradable, plastic-free packaging from seaweed, replacing single-use plastics across foodservice, e-commerce, and more. Awarded the Earthshot Prize, we’re leading the way in sustainab...

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.

Shift happening: Notpla, a UK-based startup, has developed seaweed-based packaging that biodegrades in 4-6 weeks. Most m... Read more

Italian start-up Naturbeads is one of a growing number of early-stage businesses determined to tackle the global problem of toxic microplastics threatening human health

Notpla makes biodegradable, plastic-free packaging from seaweed, replacing single-use plastics across foodservice, e-commerce, and more. Awarded the Earthshot Prize, we’re leading the way in…

Last week we asked a simple question: Are there microplastics in our bloodstream? The results were surprising. One test showed 20 particles per millilitre of blood.  Another showed 200 particles per millilitre. That’s the difference between roughly 100,000 and nearly 1 million microplastic particles in the human body. What struck us most wasn’t just the number. It was the difference. Exposure can vary significantly. Which suggests something important: the materials around us really do matter. Measuring microplastics in the human body is still an emerging area of science. Methods are evolving and standards are still being developed as researchers work to better understand both physical particles and the chemicals associated with plastics. Many plastics contain additives, such as stabilisers and plasticisers, that can migrate over time. Researchers are now exploring how microplastics may act not only as particles, but also as carriers of these chemicals within the body. Across this growing body of studies, one thing is becoming clear: microplastics are being detected in human blood and tissues.  The exact numbers may evolve as the science improves. The signal itself is clear. For us at Notpla, it reinforces the mission. Plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental issue anymore. It’s increasingly part of the human health conversation.

Research is increasingly detecting microplastics in many places within the human body. So we decided to find out for ourselves. Microplastics don’t just live in oceans. Micro and nano-particles and associated chemicals can migrate from everyday plastic packaging into our food, and ultimately, into us! As the conversation around microplastics and human health gets significantly louder, we believe curiosity comes with responsibility. At Notpla, tackling plastic pollution has always been the mission. But with the upcoming Plastic Detox documentary bringing this issue into the mainstream, awareness is reaching a tipping point. In Part 1 of this microplastics series, we ask a simple question: Are microplastics already in our blood?

Notpla makes biodegradable, plastic-free packaging from seaweed, replacing single-use plastics across foodservice, e-commerce, and more. Awarded the Earthshot Prize, we’re leading the way in sustainab...

欧州企業15社が共同で進める、プラスチック不使用で家庭での堆肥化も可能なコーヒーカップの開発プロジェクトが、欧州連合（EU）の「Horizon Europe」プログラムから400万ユーロ（約7億3,400万円）の助成金を獲得しました。

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Behind every winter market is a complex food operation, making thousands of impactful decisions 🎄🍴 At the iconic Winter Wonderland, that means multiple street food vendors, bars and restaurants serving huge volumes in a short seasonal window, all while keeping service fast and standards high. This year, alongside Peppermint Bars & Events, we worked with food vendors across the site to integrate seaweed-based, plastic-free coated packaging into real, high-pressure operations. Peppermint has been involved with Winter Wonderland for over five years and operates three street food markets, three bars and a fondue restaurant. That scale means their packaging choices reach thousands of customers every day, shaping how traders think about materials, waste and supply chains far beyond a single event. What’s been most encouraging is the ripple effect: traders asking questions, doing their own research, and starting to see how small material decisions add up. 📽 Hear from Anna Fairley, Food Project Manager at Peppermint, on why sustainability in street food matters, and how small changes can lead to meaningful impact. hashtag#DesignedForTheFuture hashtag#FestiveFoodDoneBetter hashtag#ChristmasMarkets hashtag#FoodService hashtag#RethinkWaste hashtag#Notpla