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United States·Food Tech·Founded 2012

Apeel Sciences

Model to follow

Apeel produces plant-based edible coatings that slow spoilage on fresh produce, extending shelf life and cutting food waste along the supply chain. Their coatings are made from materials already found in fruit and vegetable skins.

impact

Doubles or triples shelf life of many fruits and vegetables

The lesson

Tackling a specific waste point in the value chain can unlock outsized regenerative impact without redesigning the whole system.

Relevant pillars

Circular EconomyInnovation & Design ProcessesOperations & Measuring Impact