Notpla Magazine

A Peek Inside Notpla’s Design Lab

We recently sat down with our Product Designer August Ford to share an inside look at the new product development process of our packaging solutions, tailored to our customers' needs. At Notpla we prioritise the ability to constantly design new products, of different shapes and sizes, that meet our consumers' evolving preferences while reflecting our commitment to sustainability.
Nov 24, 2023

Microplastics are everywhere. Here's how to curb plastic pollution

Notpla and Reaction Think Tank have partnered on a new article proposing how the international community can finally transition away from plastics to tackle plastic pollution, calling for honesty, natural alternatives, and the establishment of transparent benchmarking.
Nov 15, 2023
transparency
microplastics

The Netherlands takes a stand against plastic waste with Notpla

The Netherlands has implemented strict plastic regulations, with Notpla's seaweed packaging emerging as the first and only material to be recognised as plastic-free under the EU's Single Use Plastic Directive.
Nov 9, 2023
transparency
Netherlands
Single-Use Plastic Directive

The Single-Use Plastic Ban explained

The Single-Use Plastic Ban in England, entering into force on the 1st of October 2023, prohibits single-use plastic items that are commonly littered and difficult to recycle.
Sep 30, 2023
transparency
England

It’s never just paper: why aqueous linings should raise alarm bells

At Notpla, we believe that businesses and their customers deserve total transparency when it comes to the sustainability claims made around packaging.
Sep 13, 2023
transparency
greenwashing
mythbusting

Standout with Seaweed: Happy Maki's Vegan Wave

Welcome back to the second feature of our series "Standout with Seaweed". Today, we turn our focus to Happy Maki - a culinary gem in the heart of Brighton that is trying to reshape the food industry and set a new standard for vegan sushi brands.
Aug 21, 2023
standout with seaweed
interview

Meet Teresa Suter, leading Notpla's sales team and elevating sustainable food packaging

"I like to sell something that I'm passionate about."
Aug 18, 2023
team profile
interview

Music, Nightlife, & Sustainability: In Conversation with Imogen Malpas

At the heart of London's music scene, Imogen is making waves by intertwining her passion for music with her dedication to sustainability.
Aug 18, 2023
Ohoo
interview
nightlife

Navigating sustainable waters with Barge East

Working in Hackney Wick has many benefits, and one of the main - at least, our favorite - is being surrounded by like minded businesses. Just across the bridge from us is Barge East.
Aug 9, 2023
Interview
Hackney Wick
Standout with Seaweed