# 226 - Daphna Nissenbaum from TIPA discusses compostable films

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2023-11-14
- Length: 30m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses

## Summary

Daphna Nissenbaum, CEO and co-founder of TIPA, explains how she leveraged her background as a software engineer and Israeli Navy veteran to develop compostable flexible packaging that emulates nature's decomposition process. She details TIPA's strategy of partnering with existing converters, such as CNG in North America, to manufacture locally using conventional machinery, thereby avoiding the need for new capital equipment. The company has achieved both industrial and home compost certifications, allowing their barrier films to offer shelf-life protection comparable to traditional plastics while decomposing within six months.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=0) Introduction and Context
- [4:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=275) Daphna Nissenbaum's Journey to TIPA
- [11:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=664) Innovation Culture in Israel
- [15:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=930) TIPA's Compostable Technology and Certifications
- [20:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=1207) Local Manufacturing and CNG Partnership
- [24:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=1455) Go-to-Market: Brands and Converters
- [28:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-11-14-226-daphna-nissenbaum-from-tipa-discusses-compostable-films#t=1689) Contacting TIPA and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- TIPA (company)
- Specright (tool)
- CNG (company)
- BPI (other)

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