CALVIN MURPHY

CONTROLLER

Calvin, as Controller, brings essential fiscal rigor to 's operations. He oversees comprehensive financial management, including meticulous grant accounting and robust financial operations. His expertise ensures the company maintains strong fiscal health and compliance, providing a stable foundation to accelerate our sustainable packaging innovations.

SANSKAR SHRESTHA

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Sanskar leads mechanical design and manufacturing innovations within 's R&D team. He focuses on developing robust and scalable production systems, ensuring the structural integrity and efficient creation of our cellulose-based products to meet demanding real-world applications without compromising environmental goals.

Benie Muanda

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKET RESEARCH

Benie drives 's market expansion, dedicated to forging meaningful connections and accelerating sustainable packaging adoption. With a dynamic background in client relations and sales strategy, she excels at identifying new business opportunities and building lasting relationships with federal and state representatives, investors, and sustainability-focused partners

SLESHA TULADHAR

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Slesha plays a pivotal role in prototyping and ensuring the high quality of 's products. She meticulously tests and refines how our materials are adapted for various applications, guaranteeing that each sustainable solution meets stringent performance standards and delivers exceptional user experience.

CLAUDIA LOWD

CTO & FOUNDER,

Claudia Lowd, CTO & Founder, brings over two decades of pioneering pulp and paper expertise to . Her background, blending deep material science with green engineering, drives the company's sustainable solutions. As Lead Research Scientist, Claudia is the engine behind ’s breakthroughs, pioneering cellulose-based products and optimizing production for safety, cleanliness, and efficiency, dedicated to transforming mills for future generations.

ARIADNE DIMOULA

CEO & FOUNDER,

Ariadne Dimoula, CEO & Founder, ignited 's mission from childhood observations of plastic pollution in Maine and Mexico. As a marine scientist and tenacious blue-tech innovator, she co-founded the company to develop truly biodegradable packaging. With a regenerative vision and scientific rigor, Ariadne leads the creation of ocean-protecting solutions, passionately charting the course for a healthier planet through plant-powered packaging.

Edmara is the strategic backbone of 's operations, grounding her multifaceted responsibilities in a strong background in Information Technology. Her IT acumen ensures the seamless, efficient flow of information and processes that empower the entire team. Edmara meticulously manages executive support, coordinates essential research processes, and provides vital assistance with grant applications. She's passionate about leveraging her technical expertise to optimize administrative functions, ensuring every detail is perfectly aligned and that 's innovators can focus on their groundbreaking work with robust support.

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Home » Blog » Celebrate Earth Day with Us at Tandem Coffee & Bakery

Join us for a special Earth Day event at Tandem Coffee and Baker in Portland, Maine, on April 23rd, as we take a step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We’re excited to introduce our compostable condiment cups made from cellulose that feel like plastic. These cups are designed to reduce waste without compromising convenience. Your butter will be served during this event using our innovative, eco-friendly condiment containers prototypes.

We want your honest feedback!

After your meal, simply fill out a quick 1-minute survey about your experience. Your input helps us improve our product design and make it even more sustainable.

As a thank you, every survey entry will be entered into a raffle to win exclusive merch from 3rd Planet Innovations!

Let’s celebrate Earth Day with purpose—great coffee, delicious food, and a shared commitment to a healthier planet.

See you there!

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