{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62dfcddf4f4d8b00124d226a/683458935895b9ea58681bae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ending plastics in food packaging with Xampla’s Alexandra French","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62dfcddf4f4d8b00124d226a/1748674568050-eec4d854-c8e4-4025-8bb8-ad1ea8e41b9e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week we speak with Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla, a company leading the way in sustainable materials. Xampla is developing natural, plant-based alternatives to single-use plastics, and their technology could have a huge global impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Alexandra talks openly about the journey of scaling deep tech, the importance of educating the market, and how strategic partnerships are helping Xampla grow. She also shares why replacing over 4 million tonnes of plastic coatings annually is not just a target but a real opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>In the episode, we cover:</p><p><br></p><p>• The science behind using plant proteins to create biodegradable materials</p><p>• Why raising awareness is just as important as product development</p><p>• How partnerships with companies like Huhtamaki and Just Eat are unlocking market access</p><p>• Xampla’s next steps - with a clear focus on food service coatings and expanding into new markets</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great listen for anyone interested in climate tech, materials science, or how Cambridge startups are building for global impact.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Cambridge TV</p>","author_name":"James Parton & Faye Holland"}