NOTPLA | THE LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES OF MATERIALITY
SHORT DOCUMENTARY, 2023
ROLE | DIRECTOR
PROD | G.F SMITH
For the first film in the series for G.F SMITH we head to Notpla HQ in Hackney, London.
Notpla, an abbreviation of 'not plastic', is a brand founded in 2019 with a team of designers, chemists, engineers, and entrepreneurs fighting back against single-use plastic. They aim to leave nothing behind with advanced packaging solutions made from seaweed and plant materials that disappear naturally.
Seaweed is one of nature's most renewable resources - globally abundant and fast-growing, it doesn't require freshwater, land or fertiliser and is one of the greatest weapons against climate change, reducing ocean acidification and effectively absorbing carbon.
In this film we head behind the scenes at Notpla HQ in Hackney, London to chat with Notpla Design Director, Karlijn Sibbel, about their approach to using, making and discarding materials, how to make more responsible material choices and much more.
