Finding a plastic-free, viable, scalable and economically-sound alternative to flexible plastics is the holy grail we’re all searching for. The convenience a like-for-like substitution would bring to the sector cannot be understated and investment is ripe and ready for any innovation that remotely fits the bill.
Xampla is one such innovation, already backed by over USD 12 million. This materials use of plant protein to replicate the properties of plastic could be the key to unlocking the flexibles’ future - one where it degrades naturally back into the earth as nutrients.