Plastic pollution has become one of our planet’s greatest environmental threats. According to the UN, plastic packaging accounts for nearly half of all plastic waste globally, and much of it is thrown away within just a few minutes of its first use. Much plastic may be single-use, but that does not mean it is easily disposable. When discarded in landfills or in the environment, plastic can take up to a thousand years to decompose. Alarmingly, plastics are now entering our food systems. By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans.

Ecoware was founded to confront the plastic problem head-on. They make and sell 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging that negates the need for single-use plastics. Made from the waste of common agricultural crops, Ecoware has disposable tableware, packaging and medical-care products that offer an affordable and sustainable alternative.

How did they do it? Can the model be replicated anywhere? Tune in to this session to find out!

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