Decarbonizing Plastics with Plants? 4WARD.VC's Latest Investment and Double Announcement for a Greener World
4WARD.VC’s climate syndicate is VERY excited to announce our latest investment in the US-based decarbonization company, Applied Bioplastics.
Alex, Colin and the team at Applied Bioplastics have pioneered a patent-pending bio-based, recyclable plastic created from mixing 30-40% originary plant fibers with normal plastic polymer resins that’s at cost or cheaper than conventional polypropylene and produces 30-40% less CO2 emissions!
For a cancerous plastics industry that contribute ±5% of global #emissions, that’s a BIG DEAL. And Alex’s story of journeying to Bangladesh to help the survivors of the Rohingya genocide, creating an award-winning documentary, and meeting the Bangladeshi plastics genius and inventor of the technology is truly Hollywood-worthy. And unlike Travis Kalanick and Adam Neumann, this one’s poised to make our a MASSIVELY positive impact on our world.
Hence why I’ve decided to join the company as a strategic advisor as well, doubling down on my/our commitment to the company and leveraging 4WARD.VC’s enormous network and brand to accelerate the transition to greener, cleaner plastic.
To find out more about Applied Bioplastics breakthrough technology (which works with existing plastics manufacturing tools & processes and allows large petrochemicals and plastics manufacturers to create 100% bioplastics at commodity-level prices) and possible partnership opportunities at: appliedbioplastics.com
Or, just check out Alex’s pitch here on The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show
And if you’re in the plastics, construction or CPG markets and looking to decrease your carbon footprint (and/or scope 3 emissions) with a planet-friendly plastic that matches commodity performance, I’m happy to introduce you to their team and get you on their extensive rollout pipeline :)
And to learn more about 4WARD.VC’s accredited investor climate syndicate, please visit: 4ward.vc/syndicate
And don’t forget to RSVP to our upcoming session of The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show with Ananda Impact Ventures, Rhapsody Venture Partners and Yabeo Impact Monday 11/21 @ 5-7pm CET
For more details, RSVP here on Linkedin.
The Startup of the Night Award - Presented by Yugen - The Design Agency for Climate Tech Startups
As a startup, nothing's more important than appearing professional and getting prospects in your pipeline. That's why we're thrilled to be partnering with the Yugen Design Agency on an AWESOME prize for the winner of tonight's program.
1st Prize: A free custom-built, high-conversion landing page for your product/service OR an Investor Ready pitch deck
Consolation Prize: Free 1-1 Discovery Workshop on how to position your brand for the best chance of investment success
For more details, visit https://4ward.vc/design and tell them The Startup Tank sent you :)
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Have a great rest of your week,
Matt
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