Hasiru Dala Innovations co-founder and PET Heroes 2025 nominee, Shekar Prabhakar’s vision creates “quantum change in quality of life,” transforming marginalized communities through three entrepreneurial pathways and breaking generational poverty cycles.
The journey from laboratory breakthrough to market implementation represents one of the greatest challenges in bioplastic innovation. Exploring Dr. Federica Bertocchini’s experience reveals how we might bridge the gap between scientific potential and industrial application for truly regenerative solutions.
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Dr. Joanna Sadler shares how biotechnology is transforming plastic waste into valuable resources. Discover how her cutting-edge research is helping create a circular economy and how collaboration can drive innovation toward a more sustainable future.
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Discover how nature’s genius is transforming PET plastic design through biomimicry. From honeycomb structures to chameleon-inspired colour changes, learn how these innovative, nature-inspired solutions are paving the way for sustainable and resilient packaging. Dive into our blog to explore the future of eco-friendly PET plastic.
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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.
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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.
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Circulate Initiative’s data-driven approach has shifted perspectives on plastics. Leveraging tools like the Plastic Circularity Investment Tracker, it is highlighting untapped investment opportunities, positioning plastic as an important ally in addressing global challenges. Research director Umesh Madhavan outlines its transformative approach.
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Navigating the world with autism, Reiten Cheng reimagines plastic’s potential, transforming waste into wonder. Discover how this visionary inventor’s creation, Polyformer, challenges convention and paves the way for sustainable innovation.
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An interview with Reiten Cheng, Founder of Polyformer, on converting PET bottles into just about anything through 3D printing.
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LanzaTech transforms waste CO2 from Chinese steel mills into eco-friendly PET plastic through fermentation. Its carbon capture tech fosters circular systems, promising a key solution to global environmental challenges.
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