Our ninth finalist for PET Heroes 2024 is Marta Uetela, the founder of Mozambique-based medical startup Biomec. Biomec is transforming the way we view plastic waste. By converting discarded fishing nets and other plastics into prosthetic limbs.
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #9 Marta Uetela Read More »
Should we really be turning bottles into feel-good fashion and packaging it as a silver bullet for the $1.7trn industry’s image problem with socially-conscious customers?
Unraveling the sustainability myth in fashion Read More »
Join us on the journey of “Buy Food With Plastic” as we sit down and talk to Khalil Radi and learn from his innovative project turning plastic waste into a force for good on three continents.
Lessons in Fundraising and Transparency from Buy Food with Plastic Read More »
Marta Uetela, a visionary entrepreneur, has embarked on a remarkable journey with her startup, Biomec, which stands at the intersection of environmental sustainability and healthcare.
Transforming Plastic Pollution into Prosthetic Solutions Read More »
Seeking inspiration from nature, the unity of bioplastics and carbon capture signifies more than a business strategy—it’s a pivotal step for our species. This symbiosis outlines a sustainable path forward, intertwining bioplastics and carbon capture to shape a resilient and eco-friendly future.
Symbiotic solutions: bioplastics meets carbon capture Read More »
Dina Pons, managing partner of Incofin reveals how PET bottle giants and water access initiatives are collaboratively shaping a healthier future for millions. Discover the innovative strategies and mutual benefits driving the crucial global mission for accessible, clean water.
Forging New Paths in Water Access with PET Reciprocity Read More »
In this adaPETation® podcast, Nano Morante, founder of Plastic People, shares his experience transforming plastic pollution into sustainable solutions.
Nano Morante Shows How Plastic People Can Change the World Read More »
Nano Morante’s social enterprise, Plastic People is reshaping the narrative on plastic in Southeast Asia by putting design and community at the heart of his solution to the waste problem in Vietnam.
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #8 – Nano Morante Read More »
Joan Marc Simon of Zero Waste Europe sheds light on an uncomfortable truth: recycling, on its own, is not the magic bullet for the global plastic waste crisis. Is the Global Plastics Treaty being set up to fail?
Recycling Alone Won’t End Plastic Waste Read More »
Through 3.8 billion years of research and development, nature has mastered efficiency and design. As we tackle our plastic challenges, we’re drawing inspiration from its wisdom. Dive in to discover how nature-inspired innovations are reshaping the world of PET plastics.
Nature-Inspired PET Plastic Innovations Read More »