Kelpi is a UK-based material innovation company that creates high-performance, seaweed-based bioplastic coatings for packaging. Its sustainable, compostable, and recyclable solutions replace single-use fossil fuel plastics for global brands.
Launched in 2020, Kelpi emerged from the University of Bath’s research ecosystem. It has quickly become a prominent innovator in the bioplastics sector, winning grants and investment to develop seaweed-derived packaging solutions, and earning an Earthshot Prize in 2022 for its groundbreaking approach.