Melbourne-based material science company, Great Wrap, has launched the world’s first compostable pallet wrap. The alternative to plastic wrap is made with food waste to combat the global dependence on petroleum-based pallet wrap and plastic pollution. Cofounders Jordy Kay and Julia Kay saw a materials revolution happening around them. Everything industry from energy, transport, and… Read more »
Victorian stretch wrap startup Great Wrap has raised $11 million in a Series A as it looks to ramp up production of its compostable potato-based alternative to plastic. The $11 million equity round was backed by Darren Thomas, W23, Grill’d Innovation Fund, Giant Leap, Small Giants, Thai Wah Ventures, GroundSwell, Trail Mix Ventures and Springbank… Read more »
Former architect turned impact startup founder Julia Kay has been chosen as Young Victorian of the Year by the Victoria Day Council. Kay is the co-founder of Great Wrap, the compostable stretch wrap made from food waste. The Victoria Day Awards celebrate Victoria’s foundation following its split from New South Wales on July 1, 1851,… Read more »
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