From packaging made of wood to ingredients converted from waste, the first 13 pioneers chosen showed the highest potential to address next generation packaging, ingredients sourced from nature, solutions to drive circularity further and predictive intelligence tools.
Meet the first 13 Change Makers
Next-Generation Packaging & Materials:
- Kelpi (UK): Harnessing seaweed to create recyclable, low-carbon packaging.
- Bioworks (Japan): Producing novel bioplastics derived from sugarcane and other plant-based materials.
- Blue Ocean Closures (Sweden): Creating fiber-based caps and lids as an alternative to plastic packaging tops.
- Pulpex (UK): Developing the next generation of recyclable paper bottles.
- PULPAC (Sweden): An innovation company in low-carbon, paper-based packaging processes.
- RAIKU (Estonia): Turning natural wood into high-end, shock-absorbing protective packaging.
Nature-Sourced Ingredients:
- Biosynthis (France): Crafting renewable and biodegradable raw materials.
- P2 Science (USA): Bringing green chemistry and bio-sourced materials to the market
- Oberon Fuels (USA): Converting wood and pulp waste into renewable ingredients for spraying formulas.

