Enter Melodea, an Israeli green-tech pioneer that has developed a range of plant-based barrier coatings. Using a proprietary technology to extract cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from forestry by-products, the next-generation coatings offer high-performance oxygen, oil, and water vapour resistance. With concrete plans to scale up production following the acquisition of a new US plant, we're thrilled to see a startup taking on the task of bringing a plastic-free coating to market. 13 years after its founding, 2023 could prove to be Melodea's year.