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Unilever Global Change location
Overview
As a company deeply committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, we recognise the crucial role of regenerative agriculture as well as natural ecosystem restoration and protection in building a more resilient and thriving planet. In this challenge, we invite innovators, researchers, project developers and entrepreneurs to join forces with us in advancing regenerative practices in agriculture/agroforestry and taking positive action to restore nature's balance. Our aim is to drive transformative change in the agriculture sector and foster biodiversity conservation, soil health, and sustainable livelihoods but also to take action on restoring and protecting natural ecosystems.
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We are seeking proposals that meet the following key requirements:
Desired outcome
The desired outcomes of this challenge include:
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Regenerative agriculture and positive action on nature – Send an application
Overview
As a company committed to environmental sustainability, we recognise the urgent need to address plastic waste and its impact on the planet. In this challenge, we invite innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to join forces with us in finding effective solutions to reduce plastic usage, develop sustainable alternatives, and enhance recycling infrastructure. Our mission is to drive transformative change in the plastic landscape, moving towards a circular economy and minimising plastic pollution.
Main requirements
We are seeking proposals that meet the following key requirements:
Desired outcome
The desired outcomes of this challenge include:
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Plastic alternatives and transformation – send an application
Overview
As a leading consumer goods company, Unilever is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and driving positive change in the industry. In this challenge, we are seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional feedstock used in our products, a deforestation-free supply chain in five of our key commodities, and replacing fossil-fuel-derived carbon with renewable or recycled carbon in all our cleaning and laundry product formulations by 2030.
Main requirements
We are looking for innovative proposals that meet the following key requirements:
Desired outcome
Unilever aims to discover and collaborate with projects that present feasible and impactful feedstock alternatives, driving positive change in the consumer goods industry. The desired outcomes include:
What we are not interested in
Sustainable and natural feedstock alternatives – Send an application
Overview
We are seeking solutions to address one of the key issues faced by consumers using detergent powder:
To achieve this, we are looking at alternatives to current insoluble coating/layering aids.
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Detergent Powder with no Water Insolubles challenge: send an application
Overview
In line with our cleaner choices agenda, We are seeking new technologies/materials that can be used to deliver better/comparable whiteness benefits on fabrics compared to commonly used fluorescers like DASCC*. New technologies/materials should be biodegradable and manufactured using green raw materials.
Main Requirements
Desired Outcome
Material with Green chemistry and biodegradable with single wash whiteness boost as current fluorescers (DASCC)
What we are not interested in
* DASCC: Diamino stilbene cyanuric chloride
Natural Fabric Whitening Agents challenge: send an application
Overview
In line with our cleaner choices agenda We are seeking natural/green technologies/materials that can be used to deliver dual benefits of sodium percarbonate:
A: stain removal on bleachable stains
B: hygiene
The technology can be either from renewable sources or circular economy.
Main Requirements
Desired Outcome
Performance established through standard lab tests (hygiene and cleaning) and consumer tests with no gross negatives
What we are not interested in
* - E.g. non-carcinogenic, no ecotox issues, etc
Natural Materials for Stain Removal and Hygiene challenge: send an application
Natural antioxidant(s) for improving storage stability of fragrances and actives prone to oxidation
Background:
Synthetic antioxidants such as Tinogard TT (Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butly hydroxyhydrocinnamate) and Tinogard DA (didodecyl 3,3'-thiodipropionate) have been used as highly effective stabilizers to prevent degradation of actives sensitive to oxidation. They can mitigate negative impacts of oxidatively unstable actives on stability of final formulations. However, due to their synthetic nature, they are not suitable for use in natural Skin Care formulations. Some existing natural antioxidants such as tocopherol and rosemary extract come with strong odor or color profile, which introduced undesirable sensory attributes in final formulations. There is a need for natural alternative to TInogard TT and Tinogard DA antioxidants.
Description:
Natural antioxidant(s) for improving storage stability of fragrances and actives prone to oxidation. Natural antioxidant must be parity or superior in performance to Tinogard TT and Tinogard DA.
Desired Outcome:
Proof of principle studies versus Tinogard TT and Tinogard DA:
What we aren’t interested in:
Overview
Microplastics, silicones, and mineral oils are widely used in personal care products, but their negative impact on the environment has led to a growing demand for sustainable and planet-positive alternatives. Unilever is seeking innovative solutions for personal care products that can replace these materials with more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.
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Alternatives to microplastics, silicones and mineral oils – send an application
Overview
Sun protection is an essential component of Beauty and Wellbeing (B&W) & Personal Care (PC), but traditional chemical-based organic sunscreens may not be sustainable & planet positive. Unilever is looking for innovative solutions for Natural / Bio-based UV filters that can enhance the sun protection efficiency with low-cost performance.
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Overview
As part of its commitment to sustainability and innovations for better hygiene, Unilever is looking for technologies and innovations on biodegradable polymers that can be deposited from LO or WO formulations for extended hygiene benefits, specifically residual antimicrobial kill (both bacteria and viruses) in skin cleansing.
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If your innovation doesn’t match a specific requirement, you can still share it as a general technical solution.
If your innovation doesn’t match a specific requirement, you can still share it as a general technical solution.