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120 - Shaul Lapidot is changing flexible packaging for the good!

People of Packaging · 29 Mar 2022 · 31m

What this episode covers

Shaul Lapidot, CEO and co-founder of Melodia, explains how his company uses nanocellulose extracted from wood pulp to create eco-friendly barrier coatings for flexible packaging. He details the development of Melox (oxygen barrier) and Melodia RTB Coat (water vapor barrier), which allow paper-based pouches to replace metalized PET and EVOH while remaining curbside recyclable or compostable. Lapidot also discusses the Israeli innovation ecosystem, including mandatory military service and government support, that enabled the commercialization of this technology derived from his PhD research.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Melodia, Hebrew University, Alotia
Products
Melox, Melodia RTB Coat
Materials
metalized PET, EVOH, nanocellulose

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