
Zero Circle
Blue Economy
ClimateTech
Maharashtra
, India
Founded:
Jan 2024
Founders:
Neha Jain, Priya Kini
Description:
Seaweed-derived natural polymer materials replacing synthetic plastics and PFAS coatings in everyday packaging.
Key Highlights:
Funding Raised: ~$2.6M
Revenue FY26: ~$90K
Core Problem Statement
Everyday consumer packaging relies heavily on synthetic polymers and PFAS chemical barriers that release microplastics and persist indefinitely in marine ecosystems. Current bio-alternatives fail to deliver equivalent barrier properties or scale seamlessly on standard production lines.
Solution Overview
A natural materials framework engineering natural polymer products derived directly from seaweed biomass. The platform creates PFAS-free, grease-resistant protective coatings and flexible structural matrices that run seamlessly across existing manufacturing setups without modification.
Strategic Engagement Opportunities
Zero Circle offers consumer product groups, international food service chains, and commercial packaging distributors a production-ready alternative line optimized to meet stringent international packaging compliance directives.
