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Join us for an engaging and insightful session, “Maximum Impact, Zero Waste: The Notpla Way”, where participants will be guided through Notpla’s innovative journey in sustainable packaging. Discover how the company has harnessed the power of seaweed to reimagine everyday packaging, creating compostable, edible, and eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.

Overview

Missed the session? 

Join us at 3pm on the 26th of September, but if you miss the session you can watch on TUCO's Facebook page or on YouTube at a later date.

Who is this for?

This webinar is designed for:

  • Sustainability professionals seeking cutting-edge packaging solutions
  • Food and beverage teams exploring eco-friendly alternatives
  • Researchers and innovators interested in biodegradable materials
  • Anyone passionate about reducing plastic waste and embracing better packaging designs.

Why should I take part?

In this session, you’ll explore:

  • The inspiration behind Notpla’s mission and innovation in seaweed-based materials
  • Design strategies for functional, sustainable packaging
  • The development and deployment of Notpla’s product range—from edible liquid “Ooho” pods to rigid compostable containers
  • Collaborations with brands to scale sustainable packaging solutions
  • Real-world packaging impact: environmental benefits, user acceptance, and what lies ahead

How will it help me?

During the session, you will learn about…

  • Practical understanding of biodegradable packaging technologies
  • Inspiration for reducing packaging waste in your sector
  • Knowledge of market adoption and environmental impact assessments
  • Networking opportunities and next-step strategies for adoption

Pierre's presentation will cover:

  • The plastic problem
  • Pierre's background and why he's passionate about reducing plastic waste
  • How Notpla began
  • What is means to be plastic free
  • Overview of Notpla's products
  • Case studies, including end of life scenarios
  • The Earthshot Prize
  • New to Notpla

Hosted by:

Pierre

Pierre Paslier is a London-based Innovation Design Engineer who has spent his career exploring the intersection of design and technology. He started his career as a packaging engineer for L’Oreal where he worked during the day and experimented with 3D-printing in his free time this passion for innovation led him to study design at the Royal College of Art, where he co-designed one of the first consumer delta 3D-printers.

After completing his studies, Pierre co-founded 2 startups: Gravity Sketch, which creates 3D designs in virtual reality, and Notpla which focuses on developing sustainable packaging. Currently Pierre is this the Co-CEO of Notpla, where he is dedicated to finding the solutions to the global plastic crisis through his work on packaging made from seaweed. Notpla won Prince William's 1,000,000 Earthshot Prize in 2022

Pierre has a Masters degree from the RCA's Innovation Design Engineering programme and INSA de Lyon. He has written articles for Wired Magazine and given presentations at TEDx conferences in Athens and Warwick. He is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise hub and a member of the industrial Advisory Board of Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering.

Pierre is joined by Kim Lees who is the TUCO contact for Notpla: Kim has been in the packaging industry for around 9 years, working for companies such as Vegware and 4aces (Universities may recognise 4aces as CUPkind), until she found herself at Notpla. she is the Senior National Accounts Manager at Notpla and helps lead and support distributors supplying Notpla and also customers adopting Notpla smoothly. It's exciting to work for a company engineering true innovation rather than just importing and supplying.


 

Pricing

All Members
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