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United States·Food Tech·Founded 2012
Apeel Sciences
Model to followApeel 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