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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OUR PARTNERS

COLLABORATING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Who we work with

We are proud to work alongside visionary organizations, institutions, and businesses dedicated to environmental stewardship and innovation. At , collaboration is key to transforming industries and protecting our planet. We are grateful for the support and partnership of leaders across various sectors who share our commitment to a plastic-free future.

Our Key Partners & Collaborators

Academic & Research Institutions

UMass Dartmouth

Collaborating on the development and testing of our OCFF Seal.

University of Maine

Our long-standing research partner, advancing cellulose microfiber innovation.

Roux Institute

Supporting our startup growth and technological advancements.

Oregon State University

Key partner in establishing the Ocean-Compostable, Fish-Friendly (OCFF) Seal standards.

Jerico-RI

Partnered with Ariadne Dimoula in advancing women in marine science.

Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Funding & Support Organizations

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Awarded a significant grant to accelerate our R&D.

Maine Technology Institute (MTI)

Supporting our role in the MERC program and startup development.

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