Reem Aljuaid
Saudi Arabian inventor creating sustainable packaging alternatives from date palm waste
Reem Aljuaid is the founder of DatePack, a Saudi startup converting agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging materials. Her 2022 invention uses fibers from date palm leaves to create:
- Compostable food containers
- Plastic-free shipping materials
- Eco-friendly furniture components
Aljuaid's process reduces agricultural waste in Saudi Arabia by 40% while providing income for 200+ rural farmers. Her Phoenix Packaging System won the 2023 Global Sustainability Prize and is now used by major retailers like Majid Al Futtaim. Key developments include:
- Patented heat-treatment process enhancing material durability
- Partnerships with UAE's Environment Agency for desert ecosystem studies
- Expansion into African markets through GreenTech Africa initiative
Her TEDx talk Turning Waste into Wealth (2024) has over 2 million views. Aljuaid's work is featured in Scientific American's 2024 sustainability report and inspired similar projects using olive pits in Tunisia and coconut fibers in the Philippines. Current goals include scaling production to replace 50% of regional plastic packaging by 2026 through her ZeroWaste2030 partnership with UN Environment Programme.
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