Shellworks

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Packaging that never becomes waste

Insiya Jafferjee

Co-Founder & CEO at Shellworks

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Employees 6–20

Headquarters Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Shellworks produces a new generation of materials and packaging that are like plastic in performance but zero-waste wherever they end up.

Shellworks wants to materialize a better future by eliminating plastic pollution. The company produces a material called Vivomer, which is made by microbes in a fermentation process and naturally decomposes in a variety of end-of-life scenarios.

Shellworks supplies the personal care industry today and plans to move into larger markets. The company is continuously innovating new sustainable materials to address packaging challenges that cannot be addressed with traditional plastic packaging.

Energy & Environment

Notable Achievements

Raised 8Mn USD to date including leading investors such as LocalGlobe, Founder Collective, and Third Sphere
Vivomer in use with brands including Haeckels and Sana Jardin
Vivomer recognized in report in the UNEP Plastic Pollution Treaty as a substitute to petroleum plastics

Currently Operating in Three Regions

Press Mentions

February 27, 2025

Shortlist revealed for prestigious award celebrating inspirational businesswomen

Shellworks has been recognized as a finalist for a prestigious award celebrating innovative sustainability efforts. The company is lauded for its commitment to creating biodegradable materials,...

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May 20, 2024

Insiya Jafferjee: 'What keeps me optimistic is that most people want to make impactful change'

In an interview, Insyia Jafferjee expresses optimism in the power of individuals to drive impactful change towards sustainability. She highlights the importance of collective action, innovation,...

March 4, 2024

Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for UK & Europe programme

Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for UK & Europe programme Unreasonable Impact adds 12 ventures tackling climate and social issues to its UK & Europe programme. The...

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