Launched in 2024 by former Procter & Gamble R&D leader Andrew Horton, Rigid Sustainable Solutions develops molded-fiber and rigid-paper packaging designed to reduce single-use plastics. From its Oxford development lab at Miami University, the company helps partners move from early concepts and prototypes toward scalable, recyclable packaging, drawing on Celwise technology and hands-on manufacturing experience.
PulpWorksFounded in 2011 by veteran packaging leader Paul Tasner, PulpWorks designs and produces custom molded-fiber packaging from renewable and upcycled materials as an alternative to single-use plastic. Its patented Karta-Pack began as a compostable replacement for plastic blister packs, and the company now develops production-ready fiber packaging for brands seeking recyclable or compostable protection. PulpWorks has earned more than 20 awards for sustainable packaging and environmental innovation.New York, NY
Treplar, IncTreplar, Inc. grew from a collaboration between expanded-materials engineers and packaging experts united by a desire to reduce plastic waste. The Martinsburg, West Virginia, company develops sustainable food packaging for businesses moving away from polystyrene, with its XPET™ material providing a lightweight alternative for commercial food use.MARTINSBURG, WV
Paradigm GroupFounded by CEO Ralph Bianculli in 1997, Paradigm Group—through its Emerald Brand—develops sustainable disposable and packaging solutions that replace conventional paper and petroleum-based plastics with agricultural fibers and plant-based materials. The company’s signature Tree-Free, Farm to Tissue, Farm to Paper, and Plant to Plastic innovations grew from an original recycled-materials line into a broader approach to using crop waste and renewable feedstocks. Emerald products carry certifications including USDA BioPreferred, ASTM, Cedar Grove, and BPI.HALESITE, NY
Parcel Health, IncPittsburgh-founded Parcel Health makes paper-based prescription packaging, led by its Tully Tube—the company’s paper pill bottle designed to replace conventional plastic vials. Launched in August 2024, Tully Tube is USP-compliant and child-resistant, and Parcel Health also develops custom pharmacy packaging and compostable patient-facing materials. The company’s Tully Tube earned a place on Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas list.PITTSBURGH, PA