Naturbeads offers biodegradable, sustainable and cost-competitive cellulose microspheres to replace microplastics. It is self-described as one of the few companies addressing microplastics pollution.

Naturbeads

Naturbeads | 1,863 followers on LinkedIn. Natural solutions for a Green Planet | Naturbeads Ltd is a startup commercializing sustainable and biodegradable cellulose ingredients. Our cellulose microbeads are being tested in cosmetic and personal care products, paints and coating, adhesive, packaging and many other industrial and consumers applications to replace polluting plastic microbeads. Naturbeads cellulose beads are 100% biodegradable and show the same performance of plastic microbeads.

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Alberto Calvo

CEO and Co-Founder at Naturbeads Ltd - Changemaker Royal Society of Chemistry - Inspiring 50 Italy 21

Giovanna Laudisio

CTO at Naturbeads and Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath

Davide Mattia

Senior Scientist

William Facchinatto

🌍✨ Exciting news for Naturbeads ! We’re thrilled to announce that we've secured an investment of £7.8 million, supporting our mission to eliminate microplastic pollution and build a more sustainable world. This funding builds on previous rounds and grants, and it brings us one step closer to achieving our vision. With this investment, we’re advancing the construction of our first production plant in Puglia, set to be completed in 2025. This new facility will enable us to scale up production of our bio-based, biodegradable cellulose microspheres—an eco-friendly alternative to microplastics in consumer and industrial products. Thank you to our investors Eos , MITO Technology , CDP Venture Capital SGR , PI-NB, Paragon Capital Management Singapore Private Limited , our angel investors, and dedicated team, who are helping turn our vision into reality. Together, we’re making a tangible impact on sustainability and shaping the future of safe and renewable materials. 🌱♻️ #Naturbeads #Investment #Sustainability #Bioplastics #GreenInnovation #MicroplasticFree https://lnkd.in/eCfFUCuX

🌱 Welcome to the Team, Saverio G. 🌱 We’re thrilled to welcome Saverio as our new Project Manager, who will be leading the project for our very first production plant in Puglia. With his extensive experience in project management, Saverio will play a crucial role in helping us bring our vision of sustainable, biodegradable solutions to life. This plant marks a major milestone for Naturbeads, and we’re excited to have Saverio on board to guide us through this next chapter. Welcome to the team! Let’s make great strides toward a more sustainable future together. 🌍💚

🌱 Exciting News at Naturbeads! 🌱 We’re thrilled to welcome William to the Naturbeads team as our newest Senior Scientist and Cellulose Expert! 🎉 With deep expertise in cellulose and microspheres, William brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative thinking to our mission of creating sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to plastic. His research background and passion for green solutions align perfectly with our vision to reduce microplastic pollution and revolutionize the way we think about materials. As we continue to expand our work with top global ingredients manufacturers and gear up for the launch of our first production plant in Puglia (Italy), William's skills and insights will be invaluable in helping us scale our technology and create a lasting impact. Welcome aboard, William! We’re excited to see what we can achieve together. 🌍💡 #Naturbeads #Sustainability #Bioplastics #GreenTech #CelluloseInnovation #TeamGrowth #Welcome

Thrilled to visit the location of our future production plant today! The warehouse is buzzing with energy as the final touches are being put in place. It’s incredible to see our vision coming to life, and we’re one step closer to getting our cellulose microspheres to market! The blue sky of Apulia made the perfect backdrop for this exciting moment. Couldn't have asked for a better setting to mark this milestone!

Naturbeads is pleased to be featured in an article by Oscar Williams in Springwise a leading global innovation intelligence platform, discovering innovations that matters since 2002!

We are thrilled to announce that our co-founder, Prof. Davide Mattia, has made the significant decision to transition working with Naturbeads. This move marks an exciting new chapter for both Davide and our team, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic about the future! Davide’s decision to join us more fully is a testament to the potential and growth we see ahead. Please join us in welcoming Davide to his new role of Chief Technology Officer, where he will guide the construction of our first production plant!

Naturbeads team had a fantastic time presenting at the Sustainable Beauty Forum this past week. Sharing our work on cellulose microspheres and our mission to prevent microplastics pollution with such an engaged and inspiring audience was an incredible experience. A huge thank you to everyone who attended our presentation, asked insightful questions, and connected with us. Your enthusiasm and feedback mean the world to us as we continue to grow and innovate. 🙌 We also want to thank the event organizers InventU for putting together such an amazing platform for networking, learning, and collaboration. We left feeling inspired and more energized than ever about what lies ahead.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 – 3rd Sustainable Beauty Forum 🌿 Day 1 at the 3rd Sustainable Beauty Forum was full of exciting discussions on sustainability in the beauty industry. Thank you to everyone who contributed to yesterday’s success. We’re excited for Day 2 and the continued journey towards a more sustainable beauty industry! 😍 💚 ✅ Svea Braak - Clariant ✅ Jacek Puła CIPS - Avon ✅ Sebastian Pietrzak, CPIM - Avon ✅ Saif Hameed - Altruistiq ✅ Alain Mavon, Ph.D - Lumene Group ✅ Sarah Schlegel - Douglas ✅ Dagmar Glatz - dm-drogerie markt Deutschland ✅ Xavier Leclerc de Hauteclocque - Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) ✅ Giuseppe Santoro - Naturbeads ✅ Manuela Kohler - Beiersdorf ✅ Chris Meaney - Green Bioactives ✅ Marja Jaurakkajärvi - Boreal Bioproducts ✅ Alejandro Franco - Kaffe Bueno ✅ Josef Hudina - Cerdia ✅ Cynthia Staats - Caffe Inc. ✅ Julie Cortal-Oosterveer - NoPalm Ingredients

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🌿✨ 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! We’re thrilled to announce that for the first time, we’ll be showcasing our brand at the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 organized by InventU in Amsterdam on September 11-12! 🌱💚 We can’t wait to connect with like-minded professionals and showcase our commitment to sustainability in the beauty industry. Be sure to stop by our booth to learn more about our latest innovations, chat with our team, and explore how we’re pushing the boundaries of sustainable ingredients. Let’s shape the future of beauty together! 🌍💫 See you in Amsterdam! 🚀

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Seth ! 🌟 We're excited to introduce Seth who is joining us as our new Chemist. Seth will support our production team and we can't wait to see the amazing contributions he will make to our mission of preventing microplastics pollution!

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Gianluca Merola

Private Bath and North East Somerset Companies

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Naturbeads, a company working to manufacture a replacement to the ocean-polluting microbeads that are found in many personal and home care products and paints. Naturbeads proposes a biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could mitigate micro plastic pollution in the oceans and soil. The technology to create the cellulose microbeads was developed at the University of Bath by Professors Janet Scott and Davide Mattia from the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies in 2017

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UK Startup Naturbeads Secures Series A Round to Further Pioneering Technology That Addresses Worldwide Microplastic Pollution

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Manufactured biodegradable cellulose microspheres intended to replace microplastics in consumer and industrial products.

Development of edible cellulose microcarriers aimed at applications within the cultured meat industry.

Project focused on creating renewable and biodegradable immobilized enzymes on cellulose carriers for various applications.

Offers licensing solutions for its cellulose-based technology to expand the deployment of biodegradable beads.

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