Restoring Planetary Health: Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind Disappearing Packaging

09/20/24 • 23 min

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Introducing the ‘Startup to Standout’ mini-series, brought to you in partnership with Lloyds Bank. In this episode, Jake connects with business experts at Notpla to dig into the realities of entrepreneurship. Notpla is a cutting-edge company known for creating sustainable packaging solutions using seaweed, aiming to reduce environmental impact.

Notpla co-founder Pierre-Yves Paslier discusses with Jake the inspiration behind their seaweed-based products, showing how they benefit the environment. He shares insights into the challenges of the early years of building the business and what it was like during the initial phases. Jake also chats with Karlijn Sibbel about Notpla's innovative approach and their next big goal: tackling packaging problems with new water barrier technologies. Karlijn also offers valuable advice on fostering innovation in business and prioritising creative thinking.

Lloyds Bank’s purpose is to empower businesses with comprehensive support and guidance for starting, growing, and building a successful business. With their extensive expertise, Lloyds Bank is well-equipped to guide you on your business journey.

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