Speculative Application

Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging company that develops biodegradable and edible packaging materials derived primarily from seaweed and plants. The company engineers alternatives to conventional single-use plastic packaging, offering products that decompose naturally without leaving harmful residues. Their product range includes seaweed-coated food containers, the Ooho liquid capsule, compostable paper coatings, and packaging for food, beverages, home care, and personal care applications. Notpla is also participating in a €4 million Horizon Europe research project aimed at reinventing the coffee cup using fully natural coatings. Notpla's mission centers on eliminating the environmental damage caused by petroleum-based plastic packaging, which persists in ecosystems and contributes to microplastic contamination across food and water systems. The company highlights seaweed as a core material because it grows rapidly without freshwater, land, or fertilizer, captures carbon, and helps reduce ocean acidity. By integrating seaweed into packaging solutions, Notpla seeks to heal food chains and ecosystems from the lasting toxic impact of conventional plastics. What distinguishes Notpla is its focus on materials that are simultaneously functional, natural, and capable of disappearing without a trace after use, much like a fruit peel. Their flagship Ooho product, an edible and biodegradable liquid capsule, exemplifies this approach by replacing single-use plastic water and beverage packaging. The company operates from London and collaborates with partners across Europe and Africa to scale its innovations globally.

The Role

At Notpla, we are on a mission to make packaging disappear. We are an innovative sustainable packaging startup that was founded on the belief that nature knows best. We develop materials, design and manufacture a range of packaging solutions made from seaweed and plants that all biodegrade completely naturally.

At Notpla, we truly believe in what we are trying to achieve and we believe in the ability of our employees to help us achieve our goals. Because of this, anybody joining Notpla will be given the opportunity to develop and grow, you won’t be micromanaged, we want you to take responsibility for your domain. Our clear mission has created a fantastic business culture where you’ll be surrounded by like minded individuals who really care. We know that we work better together and this is reflected in our environment and working policies. Alongside great roles and a fun working environment, Notpla also offers competitive salaries, the potential for EMI Share Options, fantastic discounts with local businesses and a flexible working policy that allows you to work to your own flow. We are a social business with multiple clubs and events every week, and we are incredibly proud of how our diverse workplace has created a community all pushing together in the pursuit of making packaging disappear.