Nikita Puri

Pioneered sustainable packaging solutions through her company EcoEnclose, significantly reducing plastic waste in India and beyond

Nikita Puri is a visionary entrepreneur and environmental advocate who co-founded EcoEnclose, a company dedicated to providing sustainable packaging alternatives. Born in New Delhi, India, Puri's early exposure to environmental degradation during her childhood inspired her to pursue solutions for single-use plastics. After studying business and environmental science, she partnered with her brother in 2012 to launch EcoEnclose, which initially focused on compostable mailers for online retailers. The company's mission to replace 100 million plastic bags annually has led to partnerships with global brands like Stitch Fix and Etsy. Puri's innovations include Edible Sack™ made from agricultural waste and Compostable Mailers™ that decompose in 90 days. Her work has been featured in Forbes, National Geographic, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Beyond business, she co-authored 《Sustainable Pioneering: Building a Plastic-Free Future》, a guide for eco-conscious entrepreneurs. Puri also chairs the Global Sustainable Packaging Coalition, advocating for policy changes in material regulations. Her TEDx talk "The Business of Saving the Planet" has over 2 million views. By diverting over 500 tons of plastic annually, Puri's impact extends to communities in India's rural regions where EcoEnclose sources raw materials through fair-trade partnerships with farmers.