Exhibition and pitch space dedicated to young companies in the circular economy and technological eco-innovations, le Lab returns to Natexpo for its 3nd consecutive year.
Faced with the many environmental challenges to be met, entrepreneurs develop ingenious solutions for reducing the carbon footprint, and in favor of responsible consumption and business behavior.
As in other years, a winner will be chosen following the pitch competition.
Recycle and reuse: new consumption patterns
No more waste, it's time for recycling, reuse, and zero waste where possible. The company Uzaje is convinced: it has developed a whole system for reusing glass or stainless steel containers, washed in an ecological way after use in specially designed infrastructures, before being reused. Who is it aimed at? Stores, caterers, restaurateurs, food manufacturers, etc.
For LittlePots, reusable glass containers are the solution. With its range of jars, pots, bottles and zero-waste kits, the company is reinventing the home made with elegance.
In order to reduce waste, The Green Griot Recycles non-compliant high-performance fabrics to make tablecloths, tote bags, and pouches. Based in Hauts-de-France, the company works with committed workshops (disability and integration).
Zero Waste is working to reduce food waste by helping supermarkets manage their unsold items. The concept is simple: consumers who wish to do so can check the app on their phones to find partner stores. The result: products that are still edible but sold at lower prices.
The end of disposable plastic
Startups are competing in ingenuity to eliminate plastic. Whether it's chewable toothpaste, Thai Pads, bamboo straws from Straw Panda, beech toothbrushes from I love my teeth or the washable cotton swab of LastObject, all offer clever alternatives to disposable plastic.
The concept of the young society Weetulip avoids using bottled water or plastic filters by offering everything you need for purified water. The secret: bamboo charcoal, handcrafted in Japan.
Ever greener packaging
Carbiolice develops plant-based, biodegradable, and compostable plastic solutions. Seven years of research and around twenty patents were required to develop an enzymatic additive that makes plant-based plastic fully compostable, not just in industrial conditions but also at home. The applications are numerous: packaging, flexible films, disposable tableware, capsules, etc.
Products made to last
The throwaway trend has had its day. But consumers who are keen to buy sustainable products don't always know which products to choose. For more detailed information, visit the cooperative and participatory society. Ethikis ad Civis has developed Longtime®, a European label based on design, repair and warranty criteria.
Pake offers an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of furoshiki, these gift wraps come in three different sizes, all made from recycled fabric. Keep them, reuse them, but don't throw them away!
Laundry detergent is revolutionizing itself
Too many bottles, too many questionable ingredients... Several companies are reinventing the world of laundry detergent, such as Dapper with its eco-friendly laundry kit that allows you to make your own laundry detergent. Natural and biodegradable ingredients, a pretty reusable bottle... The concept is completely eco-responsible. There is also a stain-removing soap and a laundry powder, intended for sportswear and household linen.
Keen to offer a “clean” laundry, The Little Cans have worked to develop a biodegradable formula, free from palm oil, optical brighteners, borates, etc. Four varieties are available, plus a baby detergent. The bottles are recyclable and made from 100% recycled plastic waste.
Another fan of green formulas, Mutyne offers a range of ecological, eco-responsible and ethical cleaners, including a concentrated laundry detergent.
Clever Beauty: a new generation nail polish!
Winner of last year's pitch competition, Clever Beauty is back this year with its eco-friendly nail polish concept. Not only is the formula clean, as toxic ingredients have been removed, but the bottle has also been specially designed to capture as much product as possible. One click on the cap and the brush descends to the bottom of the bottle!