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Naturbeads is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in the South West Business of the Year Awards 2026. This recognition highlights the progress we are making in advancing sustainable materials through our patented cellulose microsphere technology. Our mission is to deliver high-performance materials with the functionality of conventional plastics while retaining the natural biodegradability of cellulose, helping industries transition away from fossil-fuel-derived m

Naturbeads was pleased to participate in Climb26, joining founders, investors and business leaders from across the UK to discuss the opportunities and challenges of scaling innovative businesses. Our CEO, Giovanna Laudisio, took part in the panel discussion, "From Seed to Scale: Operator Lessons from Founders Who Have Done It and Active Investors," sharing insights from Naturbeads' journey from breakthrough research to commercial scale. The discussion explored key aspects of

Innovation ranking celebrates UK businesses of all sizes creating technology for sustainability and the environment Naturbeads is pleased to reveal that we feature in the EnviroTech 50 innovation ranking for 2026! Readers of online technology publication BusinessCloud and an expert judging panel together decided the 50 most innovative GreenTech and CleanTech companies headquartered in the UK. Naturbeads made the cut with our patented technology that transforms cellulose into

Naturbeads was delighted to participate in Cleantech Venture Day London 2026, held as part of London Climate Action Week. The event brought together leading climate technology companies, investors, corporates and industry partners to showcase breakthrough solutions addressing global sustainability challenges. Cleantech Venture Day is the flagship event of the Climate Tech SuperCluster, connecting climate innovation ecosystems across London, Paris and Amsterdam. It highlights

Naturbeads at SMAU Stockholm.Innovation happens through collaboration. Naturbeads was delighted to take part in SMAU | Italy RestartsUp in Stockholm event, where startups, corporates, investors and innovation leaders came together to explore solutions for a more sustainable future. Our CCO Giuseppe shared how Naturbeads is developing cellulose-based alternatives to intentionally added microplastics and engaged in valuable conversations with organisations across the Nordic inn

We are a Bath-based sustainability materials startup, through our subsidiary Naturbeads Italia Srl, we has received €4.1m in EU funding to support the construction of our innovative production plant in southern Italy. Naturbeads is solving one of our biggest environmental problems, the use of harmful microplastics in everyday products, by developing a biodegradable, cellulose-based alterative. Our patented process eliminates microplastic pollution at the source and can be use

Naturbeads is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious “America Innovazione” award, promoted by the Italia-USA Foundation in recognition of Italy's most innovative and internationally competitive startups and small-to-medium enterprises. Antonio Toma, Managing Director of Naturbeads Italia, accepted the award on behalf of the company at an institutional ceremony held at the Italian Chamber of Deputies in Rome on 9 April 2026. The

It’s one thing to say we’re building a plant but seeing it come to life is something else entirely. The completion of our first production facility marks a tangible major step forward for Naturbeads. Our scale-up journey reflects the hard work, dedication, and persistence behind our scale-up efforts , now brought to life in a real, operational environment. This milestone signals an important transition for us. We are moving beyond product development and R&D, and into product

Shortlisted for Change 100 We’re excited to share that Naturbeads has been shortlisted for Change 100, a global initiative celebrating the most innovative and impactful startups shaping a better future. Launched by We Make Change and its partners, Change 100 highlights startups that are tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges with bold, forward-thinking solutions. From climate and biodiversity to education and social impact, the initiative brings together companie

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental issue, they’ve become a mainstream conversation. From documentaries like Plastic Detox on Netflix to growing global media coverage, awareness of microplastic pollution, and its potential impact on human health, is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. We’re proud to see Naturbeads featured in a recent article by Forbes, highlighting startups working to tackle microplastic pollution at its source. At Naturbeads, we have spe

Our CCO, Giuseppe Santoro, attended InventU Sustainable Future Congress on 25–26 February in Amsterdam this year. It is always energising to be surrounded by individuals and organisations dedicated to tackling the pressing sustainability challenges we face. The congress provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen our collective commitment to driving sustainable solutions forward. If you attended but didn’t have the opportunity to

Microplastics have become a defining environmental issue. Found in oceans, soil, air, food, and even the human body, these tiny plastic particles are now recognised as a persistent and growing form of pollution (European Chemicals Agency, 2018). While awareness of the problem has increased, replacing microplastics with materials that perform just as well, without creating long-term harm, remains a challenge. One promising solution is biodegradable microspheres made from cellu

It was a pleasure to welcome the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) team to our site as they filmed the episode 2 of Future Maker to raise awareness about the widespread use of microplastics and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. We would like to thank the UKRI team for capturing not only the scale of the challenge, but also the collective effort behind the solutions. Alongside Naturbeads, the episode highlights the important work of Ross Harling (Paint Zero) and Em

As we mark the end of 2025, we are delighted to share that we have successfully completed the commissioning of our first-of-a-kind plant in Surbo. This represents a major milestone for us, demonstrating that our technology can scale and validating its performance at an industrial level. It is a significant step forward in turning innovation into real-world impact. We would like to extend a huge thank you to our team for their dedication and hard work throughout this journey.

Every year, more than 2 million tonnes of microplastics are added to products used in everyday life, highlighting the scale at which they are intentionally produced and embedded into the economy. In the EU alone, an estimated 145,000 tonnes of microplastics are deliberately added each year to products such as cosmetics, paints, coatings, detergents, fertilisers, and industrial materials. Of these, around 42,000 tonnes are released into the environment annually during normal u

We’re delighted to share that our CEO, Giovanna Laudisio and CTO, Davide Mattia have been named winners of the Great British Entrepreneur Award in the Equity Backed Entrepreneur category. This recognition means a great deal to us. It reflects not only the innovation behind our technology, but also the hard work, commitment, and passion of the entire Naturbeads team. Every day, the team works towards our mission to replace microplastics at the source with sustainable, plant-ba

Microplastics are often spoken about as if they are a single, uniform pollutant. In reality, they are anything but simple. The term microplastics refers to a vast and diverse group of particles that vary in size, shape, composition, origin, and behaviour in the environment (Rochman et al., 2019). This diversity is precisely what makes microplastics so difficult to study, regulate, and ultimately manage. Understanding the complexity of microplastics is essential if we are to

Microplastics are small plastic particles typically defined as being less than 5 millimetres (mm) in size, with dimensions ranging from approximately 100 nanometres (nm) to 5 mm . Particles smaller than 100 nm are often classified separately as nanoplastics , which are even more difficult to detect and study due to their extremely small size (Ocean Conservancy, 2023). Rather than representing a single substance, microplastics constitute a diverse group of contaminants t

Il 5 giugno, in occasione della Giornata Mondiale dell’Ambiente, si è tenuto a Salerno il convegno “Inquinamento da microplastiche: cause, conseguenze, soluzioni” , promosso dal Lions Club Salerno Principessa Sichelgaita. L’evento ha visto la partecipazione di rappresentanti delle istituzioni, della scuola, della ricerca scientifica e dell’industria, uniti da un obiettivo comune: contrastare l’inquinamento da microplastiche attraverso azioni concrete, consapevolezza e innovaz

Giovanna Laudisio è stata intervistata per un articolo pubblicato su Plastix , edizione di Giugno 2025. Nell’articolo (a pagina 22), si trovano alcuni suoi interventi su temi di grande attualità per il nostro settore. Un sentito grazie alla redazione di Plastix per la collaborazione e la professionalità, e a tutti voi per il continuo supporto! Leggi l'articolo completo qui .