Making Packaging Disappear: A chat with Earthshot winner, Notpla

Touted as the "Nobel Prize for environmentalism", the Earthshot Prize aims to find new solutions to the world’s biggest environmental problems by 2030. It is divided into five categories, one being "Build a Waste-Free World." Last year, Notpla had the honor of winning the prize in this category. Their mission is to replace single-use plastic packaging through their innovative invention based on seaweed. Samara Croci is the Senior Brand Partnership Manager with Notpla and she tells us about how this naturally biodegradable product works, how it is different than bioplastics, and the impact they are looking to achieve with the prize money. Also, with the growth potential of this product, we talk about how they are working on avoiding the potential negative consequences that come with scaled-up seaweed farming.  Healthy Seas is proud to be an Official Nominator of the Earthshot Prize. If you have a solution to help repair our planet that is inspiring, inclusive, and impactful, please get in touch with us for further discussion.ResourcesNotpla Website  Twitter Instagram Facebook Earthshot PrizeIf you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, rate and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.Healthy Seas is a marine conservation organization whose mission is to tackle the ghost fishing phenomenon and turn this waste into an opportunity for a more circular economy. They do this through clean-ups, prevention, education, and working with partners who recycle and repurpose this material. The podcast is hosted by Crystal DiMiceli.