Pierre Paslier

Pierre Paslier is the co-founder and CEO of Notpla, a company dedicated to finding a solution to the global plastic crisis by making packaging made from seaweed and plants. Awarded an Earthshot Prize for the Build A Waste-Free World category, Pierre is addressing the urgent issues of waste and climate change. Hiring him as a speaker offers invaluable insights into innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

Pierre began his career as a Packaging Engineer for L’Oreal, and went on to study design at the Royal College of Art, were he co-designed one of the first consumer delta 3D printers. An astute designer and a serial entrepreneur, Pierre co-founded Gravity Sketch, a VR 3D design platform, and Skipping Rocks Lab an early sustainable packaging company, where the main product was a seaweed-based sachet.

In 2014, Pierre co-founded Notpla, a revolutionary plastic alternative product made from seaweed and plants. With 6.3bn tonnes of untreated plastic littering streets and oceans, Notpla is an ambitious solution that is natural, biodegradable and has a wide range of applications. Additionally, the seaweed used to make Nopla captures carbon twenty times faster than trees, helping to address one of the most pertinent climate issues. Since it began, Notpla has gone from strength to strength and in 2019, Notpla’s Oohos (edible, plastic-free water pods) filled with Lucozade were handed to the runners at the London Marathon. Moreover, one million takeaway food boxes made from Notpla have been used by Just Eat.

Pierre is a highly sought-after speaker, known for his engaging talks at renowned events such as TEDx Groningen, Athens, and Warwick. With his expertise in sustainable packaging and design, he offers valuable insights into innovative solutions tackling the global climate crisis. Hiring him as a speaker provides your audience with practical knowledge and inspiration on tackling the global challenges of waste and climate change.