ATTEND THE RETHINKING MATERIALS SUMMIT, 14 - 15 May, London
Rethinking Materials is a global event that connects scalable solutions with commercial partners, including top CPG brands, investors, and materials producers.
Designers, material choice in packaging is key!
Don't miss to attend the Rethinking Materials summit on May 13 - 14 in London to get informed about new materials and drop-in technologies helping to decarbonise supply chains, including innovations in renewable chemicals, bio-fabricated fibres, waste valorisation, carbon capture, AI and many more.
Whether it’s transforming agricultural waste into durable materials, replacing synthetic dyes with plant-based colours, or creating edible plant-based cling film, the summit sets out to connect material innovation leaders with investors and end users scouting new sustainable solutions for consumer products and packaging.
A key feature on the agenda, the daily Technology Showcases are dynamic, fast-paced sessions that showcase early to mid-stage start-ups, providing a powerful platform to present their cutting-edge technologies in front of the summit audience. Start-ups pitching on stage this year include:
Earthodic (Australia) specialises in bio-based coatings for paper packaging, enhancing paper strength and water resistance while remaining recyclable and compostable.
Seprify (Switzerland) natural cellulose-based white pigments and functional ingredients serve industries like food, cosmetics, and coatings.
MacroCycle (USA) upcycles end-of-life plastics into virgin-grade PET and polyester resins using a proprietary zero-carbon process that reduces energy consumption by 80% compared to traditional methods.
Sequinova (UK) creates plant-based, biodegradable sequins, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic embellishments.
Woamy (Finland) has developed a mold-free, rapidly manufactured cellulose biofoam for protective packaging.
Pomeco (Turkey) transforms pomegranate peel waste into high-quality, eco-friendly vegan leather applicable for the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries.
Sparxell (UK) creates biodegradable and vegan shimmer colour pigments derived from plant-based cellulose, an alternative to traditional synthetic dyes for applications in cosmetics, fashion, packaging, and food.
Solum (USA) turns agricultural byproducts into renewable alternatives to petrochemicals, enhancing durability and meeting performance standards for the world’s first regenerative outsole.
KUORI (Switzerland) offers bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable elastic materials designed for seamless integration into conventional manufacturing processes.
Tastee Tape (USA) offers an edible, plant-based cling film which is free from harmful chemicals, microplastics, and parabens as well as being home compostable.
KIUD (Estonia) transforms textile waste into durable packaging that outperforms cardboard with 82% lower CO₂ footprint and is reusable up to 20 times.
Smart Resilin (Israel) creates sustainable, high-performance elastic materials, harnessing the power of nature, and driving industries towards the next generation of eco-friendly innovations.
Genecis is a climate biotech company turning organic waste into sustainable, biodegradable materials, offering a circular economy solution for products’ beginning and end of life.
Paptic has developed a fiber-based and recyclable material to replace plastics and other conventional materials in packaging.
Vytal is dedicated to eliminating single-use packaging through its advanced reusable solutions which leverage cutting-edge software and data analytics.
Summit delegates can meet the start-ups face-to-face and learn about their innovations in the Start-Up Exhibition.
Get more information about the event HERE.
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