This week, some of the Chambers team, members and non-members visited Solinatra for a tour of their Research and Development Centre and a chance to network. The event began at Solinatra at 10am with tea and coffee and a welcome from CCO, Simon Girdlestone and Communications Officer, Georgie Oatley, followed by a factory tour of their Research and Development Centre based in Horsham St Faith. We discovered how Solinatra is producing a truly sustainable alternative to single-use plastic products and packaging. The passion and knowledge of Simon and his team were insightful and engaging. They showed us first-hand the processes behind Solinatra and how their product has all the benefits and none of the drawbacks of plastics. Consumers have been demanding sustainable alternatives to plastic. Socially conscious organisations are crying out for a product that will meet that demand. Governments, under pressure from campaigners, are introducing regulations that place limitations on single-use plastics and make them a less viable option. Solinatra is in the vanguard of companies that are leading the transition to the use of sustainable plastic alternatives. Solinatra is an industry-leading product, and they are going to use it to change the world for the better. Solinatra | Their Vision To revolutionise the world with truly sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. To pioneer the creation of and use of truly biodegradable, advanced biomaterials. Caroline Ellis, Account Manager at Norfolk Chambers said “it was truly fascinating to hear all about how Solinatra and team are trying to make impactable changes for the future. They have just launched the development of the first naturally biodegradable plastic for thermoforming applications, in a project co-funded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. The fact that this is on our doorstep here in Norfolk is incredible”. A big thanks to the Solinatra team for the event.
