S.Lab, a Ukrainian startup, has claimed victory at the esteemed Green Alley Award 2023, Europe’s premier startup prize celebrating the circular economy. Their winning concept presents an alternative to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) material, introducing a genuinely green packaging solution. By utilizing mycelium roots and hemp stems in their laboratory, S.Lab has developed a 100% biodegradable packaging innovation.
Jan Patrick Schulz, CEO of Landbell Group and award creator, expressed admiration for S.Lab’s dedication to addressing the environmental impact of packaging waste. The startup plans to construct compact, self-contained production facilities to manufacture their sustainable packaging, embodying the essence of a circular economy.