This Spring, the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize, a rigorous, global competition powered by Lonely Whale to source and vet marine-safe alternatives to traditional thin-film plastic, awarded three winners.?Today, we are delighted to announce our next phase – the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator. Together with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and TOM FORD BEAUTY, we will support the winning innovators at Sway, Zerocircle, and Notpla scale their marine-safe, seaweed-derived alternatives to traditional thin-film plastics. Join us as we work together to #UnwrapTheFuture! unwrapthefuture.org
Lonely Whale
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We’re preventing plastic waste from entering the ocean. Join us, #unwrapthefuture.
关于我们
We prevent plastic waste from ending up in the ocean through innovative, partnership-driven programs. Since 2015, our work has accelerated recycling systems change, championed alternatives to problematic plastics, and inspired a global community with a shared vision of a future with clean seas to take action with us.
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This week we had the honor of privately previewing our forthcoming documentary, #SeaweedStories, aboard the RETI Center's barge in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Narrated by Forest Whitaker and directed by Jake Sumner,?Seaweed Stories?is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed, and some of the extraordinary stories and unique characters - including first place Prize winner Julia Marsh of Sway - whose lives have been entangled by this often overlooked marine plant which may hold answers to some of humanity's biggest challenges. After the preview, our host Sam Fleischner, founder of Rockaway Film Festival, led a conversation about storytelling and community-led solutions. The panel featured?Tim Gilman of RETI Center,?Danielle Hopson Begun of the?Shinnecock Kelp Farmers and our incredible?director Jake Sumner. Thanks to our Executive Producers Phillip Sarofim?Trousdale Ventures,?MAVRIK CORP., and co-executive producer?The Snider Foundation for the generous support which brought this film to life. Seaweed Stories is presented by Lonely Whale in association with Re:wild. #climateweek #storytelling #seaweed #innovation #unwrapthefuture
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Series A+, unlocked - what a milestone for the Notpla team! We are thrilled to have supported Notpla's journey through the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize, powered by Lonely Whale. Notpla, a recent winner of the Prize, was introduced to Trousdale Ventures, led by Phillip Sarofim, through our program. Trousdale went on to participate in Notpla's Series A+ funding round which has positioned Notpla with the potential to eliminate 100 million single-use plastics annually. We are honored to continue supporting Notpla's vision. This is how we #unwrapthefuture.
Notpla takes Times Square?? Step into the heart of New York City with us as we unveil a behind-the-scenes look at Notpla's big moment. Yesterday, amidst the buzz of Climate Week, our announcement lit up the Nasdaq Tower surrounded by our partners and supporters. This milestone isn't just ours - it belongs to everyone who's been part of our journey and has believed in our mission. ?? At the core of Notpla is a simple yet powerful idea: restore the health of our planet, and demonstrate how sustainability and convenience can work hand in hand to replace single-use plastics. Over 100 million single-use plastics per year within two years, to be exact. It's an ambitious goal, but with our recent $25 million funding boost, we're more prepared than ever to make it a reality. Curious to see how it all unfolded? Watch the video below ? #Notpla #SustainablePackaging #Sustainability #Seaweed #NYClimateWeek #NasdaqTower?
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We’re excited to return to See Change Sessions' flagship event this September 17–19 to participate within the #packaging track. Created in partnership with our friends at Atlantic Packaging, See Change Sessions' packaging track will be led by Brandi Parker and will include a diverse lineup of innovators, from Sebastien Bregeaud of the Prize-winning innovation team at Notpla to experts like Eric Liedtke, Wes Carter, Caroline DeLoach, as well as influential venture capitalists like Bridget Croke of Closed Loop Partners. Join us and learn more about our collaborative efforts to #UnwrapTheFuture! Use code LONELYWHALE at https://lnkd.in/eBkDtfms
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At #Glastonbury this weekend? Stop by the bioluminescent seaweed pavilion at Silver Hayes for a sneak peak of our forthcoming documentary directed by Jake Sumner: SEAWEED STORIES. Hosted by our friends at WaterBear Network, this special preview screening is a truly unique opportunity bringing together art and advocacy to help #unwrapthefuture. We couldn't be more excited!! See you in the fields and stay tuned to learn more about the film...
The GlastonBearys have arrived at Silver Hayes. ?? Read more about what this incredible milestone and radical collaboration with some incredible partners means for our young startup –?and if you're at Glastonbury, come say hi!
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Over the last year you may have wondered: How do I use my #skills to support #solutions to thin-film #plastic? ?? Well, here's your chance! Peruse the open positions at Sway, Zerocircle and Notpla at the links below. ?? Sway is seeking a Seaweed & Sourcing Specialist https://bit.ly/4cuOLZi ?? Zerocircle is seeking a Graphic Designer https://bit.ly/3VCZ1Yx ?? Notpla is seeking a Head of Formulation & Process https://bit.ly/4btoOIE #jobopportunity #innovation #hiring #plastic #seaweed #solutions
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We're thrilled to celebrate the launch of Sway x Florence Marine X's collaboration. Born out of the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator, this pilot is a showcase of how we can collaborate to advance new materials and #unwrapthefuture of innovation. Florence's pilot with Sway's seaweed-based packaging debuts with the limited edition board short which founder John John will be rocking this summer on sport’s biggest stage in #Tahiti. It was an honor to have had John Florence as an inaugural Prize Judge and thrilled to see his continued leadership alongside his team at Florence through this pilot. We can't wait for what's next! ?? #innovation #seaweed #biomaterials #collaboration
The stoke is real ??♂? Florence Marine X, the outdoor gear brand founded by World Surf Champion John John Florence, is using Sway packaging! This dream collaboration was sparked by John John’s participation as a Judge in the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize powered by Lonely Whale, championing Sway to our 1st place victory. As part of the Early Adopter Coalition, his brand Florence is now integrating seaweed polybags into their supply chain — starting with the limited edition board short John John will be rocking this summer on Sport’s biggest stage in Tahiti. Thank you Surfer Magazine for sharing this news in such a big way. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gSE-2WNW ??
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This #WorldOceansDay, we are honored to celebrate the impact driven by our TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator program. Since awarding the Prize winning innovators Sway, Zerocircle, and Notpla at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in March 2023, we have collaborated with our coalition of 19 Early Adopter brands to help advance market adoption of their trailblazing seaweed-based materials. We are delighted to share a glimpse into the impact we’ve achieved so far – but this is just the beginning. In order to #unwrapthefuture we need widespread adoption of alternatives and a dramatic reduction of traditional thin-films in order to reduce #plastic waste so that life below water can flourish. Dive deeper on unwrapthefuture.org and join us. Narrated by Prize Judge Danni Washington.
In honor of World Oceans Day and International Seaweed Day, TOM FORD BEAUTY and Lonely Whale hosted a private event at The Explorers Club in New York to celebrate the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator, an award-winning initiative to develop thin-film plastic alternatives. #TOMFORDBEAUTY #TOMFORD
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Unwrapping the future this #WorldOceansWeek. To celebrate the close of our TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator program, we brought together our community of partners and Prize winners in New York City to showcase their innovations designed to displace traditional thin-film plastic. Nearly all of this flexible material is made from a fossil fuel-based feedstock – but not the innovative materials from our three Prize winners: Sway, Zerocircle, and Notpla. Thank you to our partners TOM FORD BEAUTY, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures for supporting our initiative to #UnwrapTheFuture; to the The Explorers Club for hosting us and to MOSS Sea Moss Beverage, The Lost Explorer, and Il Palagio Wines for donating dynamic refreshment.
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We look forward to celebrating #WorldOceansDay tomorrow at the United Nations. Now, more than ever, it's time to #AwakenNewDepths of action and innovation that puts the ocean first. Join virtually: UNWorldOceansDay.org
We don’t have time for “out of sight, out of mind.” Our relationship to the ocean needs to urgently change, and our efforts have only skimmed the surface to date. To motivate widespread momentum for the ocean, we need to awaken new depths. Join us for United Nations World Oceans Day 2024 as we bring together global, cross-sector experts, policy-makers, scientists, activists, artists and more to?Awaken New Depths?of collaboration to better protect the ocean and all it sustains. UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean’s vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, thought leaders, and artists to expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action towards necessary change. Tune in virtually on 7 June 2024 , as we dive beneath the surface and explore new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment to protect the ocean and all it sustains. Register now for the live broadcasted event from 10AM-1:30PM EDT on Friday, 7 June at UNWorldOceansDay.org. ?? UN World Oceans Day 2024 is hosted by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS) in partnership with Oceanic Global. *While the official UN designation for World Oceans Day is 8 June, the 2024 event will be celebrated on Friday, 7 June. Narrated by Michael B. Jordan United Nations