Which is exactly how Arekapak was born. Travelling to India introduced the founders to areca palm leaves, the basis for their "functional, aesthetic, sustainable" packaging collection. The startup has established a German-Indian network, combining technical knowledge and indigenous craftsmanship. The result is an elegant, plastic-free packaging solution that empowers local labourers and prevents fallen leaves from being burned, adding CO2 to our atmosphere. If scalability is within reach, Arekapak could make a huge dent in the single-use plastic world.