Can you think of disruptive business solutions that tackle the plastic packaging waste problem?
"Join Enviu, Impact Hub and many other partners in the Plastic Fantastic Challenge. Through an online and offline open innovation program, the Plastic Fantastic Challenge aims to unleash new innovation power across Europe, leading to business solutions that tackle the plastic packaging waste issue.
The best entries are invited to a Bootcamp Program at a central location in Europe in March 2016, where they receive training and coaching to prepare a competitive business plan and get exposure to potential investors.
A great invention that now causes a lot of problems
Plastic is definitely one of the most fantastic inventions in history. Its low-cost design, flexibility, indefinite lifespan, unbreakable structure and low weight helped us design many products that increased our standard of living enormously.
Innovating the plastic packaging industry
Most plastic waste originates from packaging (63%), which is primarily designed for single-use and is discarded straight after. Many industry players and governments show willingness to change, but find themselves with their backs against the wall. Strict requirements from buyers, high consumer expectations and pressure on cost efficiency make it hard for the industry to innovate.
We need systemic change across the plastic value chain to prevent further negative environmental impact. This problem is too large to solve in isolation. Companies, entrepreneurs, academia, knowledge institutes and governments have to take action together to solve the plastic packaging waste issue.
Join the Plastic Fantastic Challenge!
Sign up now, and be part of the solution to plastic packaging waste. Share your inspiration before the challenge officially kicks off and get your network hooked through Twitter and Facebook. Together we can fight the plastic waste issue by co-creating viable business solutions."
Join the launch event is held at Enviu's office on October 19th! Pannekoekstraat 100 3011 LL Rotterdam Netherlands Time: 16:00 - 19:00
