Takeaway packaging that’s naturally better

Notpla food packaging looks, feels, and works like traditional packaging - but without the plastic or hidden toxins. Instead, it's lined with our unique seaweed coating: grease-resistant, naturally biodegradable, and completely free from PFAs. It's the natural choice for food businesses that want single-use without the waste.

The seaweed-based innovation 
that sets Notpla apart

Made by nature, not fossil fuels

Plastic-free & PFAS-free
Seaweed-powered innovation
Up to 70% reduction in Co2e

Simplifies waste management

Save money on closed-loop systems
Dispose of guilt-free
Safe to go in all waste-streams

A function-first switch

High performance barrier to fats & moisture
Used to serve over 15 million meals
Available through all major suppliers

Trusted by businesses putting the planet first

"We're incredibly proud to have integrated Notpla products across our hospitality and retail offerings, working closely with the fantastic Notpla team to develop bespoke solutions which align with our business needs. This strong collaboration has been instrumental in our commitment to reducing single-use plastics."

Richard Lechley
Director of Catering, ExCeL London

"We’re excited to expand our packaging range and work with innovators like Notpla to launch a variety of different sustainable packaging solutions that are fit for a number of different food options, so that customers can enjoy their favourite takeaways without the plastic waste.”

Jaz Rabadia
Global Head of Responsible Business and Sustainability, Just Eat Takeaway.com

"We’re great believers in the impact that Notpla’s packaging can have, both in helping to reduce plastic waste and lowering the impact of our operations. It was therefore important to us that Notpla was used thought the venue and by as many of our food concessions as possible. "

Alex Lewis​​​
Director of Operations, The Kia Oval

Single-use plastic units replaced to date

21,507,486

A window into the future

Food-to-go packaging choices got clearer with Notpla’s world-first plastic-free window - featured in our new range of coated food-to-go boxes.

Introducing the SeaView collection - the world’s first deli packaging with a clear window made entirely from seaweed. Combining two natural material innovations: our seaweed coating technology and a new seaweed window, your packaging can now be 100% natural, fully home-compostable, recyclable and ready for the real world. It’s performance you can count on, and impact your customers can really see.

Explore the SeaView Collection

Notpla is for businesses seeking sustainable, 
high-performance packaging

Stadiums & arenas

From burger boxes to hot dog trays - it's sustainable food packaging fit for high-speed service at major events

Canteens & catering

A natural alternative for schools, universities and workplaces, supporting sustainability goals

Street food & QSR

Durable, grease-resistant packaging that works for street food traders, cafés, and QSRs

Online food delivery

Compostable, PFAS-free packaging that keeps food fresh without the plastic waste

Proven to cut your carbon footprint

Third-party reviewed LCA data shows that Notpla's seaweed-based packaging has up to 79% less embodied CO2e greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than the  conventional plastic alternatives like Polypropylene (PP). Even when making switch from a PLA-lined kraft box the reduction is still 33%.

79%
CO2e reduction compared to PP alternatives
33%
CO2e reduction compared to PLA coated paper board
Read our Life Cycle Assessment

Backed by patented technology and exclusive processing

Our breakthrough packaging solutions are the result of years of research, cutting-edge engineering, and a commitment to sustainability. Our team of experts, from material scientists to engineers, continuously push the boundaries of innovation to deliver packaging that is both high-performance and environmentally responsible. We’re proud to lead the way in creating a future where plastic waste is no longer an issue

10
patents
14
trade secrets

Experience
award-winning packaging for yourself

How does Notpla's material stack up?

Notpla
Plastic-free
PFAs-free
PLA (Bioplastic)
Plastic-free
PFAs-free
Aqueous/Dispersion
Plastic-free
PFAs-free
Bagasse
Plastic-free
PFAs-free
Plastic-free
PFAs-free

Recognised in the industry and beyond

Wherever it ends up, we’ve thought of that

Recycle with paper

The natural coating doesn’t prohibit
it from paper recycling streams

Home-compostable in weeks

Safely break down in weeks in 
a home-compost environment

General-waste guilt-free

Carefully designed to degrade naturally and leave no trace

Want to check if your current packaging is SUPD compliant?

Here's three questions to ask your supplier in order to side-step greenwashing:

1. Ask for a technical data-sheet that shows the complete layer structure of the product, from base substrate through to the surface coating.
2. Can you provide test documentation that identify which specific component delivers the barrier functions?
3. If you use natural polymers for barrier protection, please provide third-party verification confirming these materials remain in their original unmodified state.

Disappears, just like that

Notpla packaging regenerates into fertile soil, decomposing naturally in home composts, becoming food for worms, fungi, and microbes. Watch as all the PLA (a bioplstic) coated board fails to disappear, leaving behind the plastic coating laminated onto the cardboard surface which will go on to be broken down into microplastics.

Specifications

Suitable for:
Hot and cold food
Warming cabinets
Temperatures up to 90°C
Microwave ovens
Store out of direct sunlight: 4-38°C
Certifications:
Home compostable
Food Contact BfR36
Recyclability EN 13430
BPI Certified
FDA Approved
FSC® Certified

FAQs

It's only natural that you'd have questions.
Anything you're still keen to find out? Drop us a message →

Is Notpla packaging compliant with the EU Single Use Plastic Directive?

Yes. Notpla is 100% natural, derived only from seaweed and is non-chemically modified, meaning it sits outside of the EU's Single-use Plastic Directive definition of plastic. Notpla Coating is currently the only coating on the market to have been verified by an EU government as meeting this criteria.

Does Notpla contain PFAs?

No. We do not use PFAs or any other forever chemicals and are happy to show you a copy of our ISEGA lab report result to confirm it.

Can Notpla's packaging be recycled?

Yes, Notpla has been certified as EN13430 compliant and will not contaminate standard paper waste streams.

What happens if Notpla ends up in nature?

Unfortunately, much of the packaging used today will not be recycled or reach composting. If Notpla materials are littered, they will still biodegrade naturally just like a piece of seaweed on the beach and - unlike plastic, bioplastic or PFAS - will not release microplastics or forever chemicals into nature.

Is Notpla's packaging allergenic?

No, Notpla Coating contains no allergens.

Can I have bespoke branding?

Yes, a bespoke printing service is available with MOQs from just 50k units. With everything being designed here in London, it can take as little as 4-6 weeks from artwork sign-off to production. Email customerservice@notpla.com for more info.

Does it really disappear in 4-6 weeks?

Yes! Don't just take our word for it - try it out for yourself and let us know what you find.  

Can I try it out before committing to an order?

Of course. We offer free sample boxes which contain a variety of shapes and sizes from across the range, so you can put Notpla to the test with your own unique dishes.