The Poonawallas bet high on Biodegradable Packaging, the Sector projected to reach USD 31.1 billion by 2033In a powerful step towards advancing sustainable innovation, billionaire industrialists and philanthropists Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla have announced their investment in Regeno, a next-generation material science company creating fully biodegradable, water-soluble, and non-toxic packaging solutions. Through this partnership, Poonawalla Group marks one of its most significant entries into the sustainability and green-technology space.Poonawalla Group’s investment carries weight within India’s corporate and innovation landscape. Known for backing purposeful, high-impact ventures, the Group has consistently championed initiatives with long-term societal, environmental, and industrial value. This investment signals not only confidence in Regeno’s breakthrough technology but also the Group’s broader vision of supporting solutions that steer global industries towards a more sustainable future. As the world accelerates its shift away from conventional plastics, 76 countries have enforced full bans, and 37 have implemented taxes or charges. Among them, India stands out as one of the strictest enforcers of plastic regulation, driving significant demand for credible, scalable, eco-friendly alternatives, a demand that Regeno is uniquely equipped to meet.Regeno stands at the forefront of the global bioplastics revolution — an industry valued at USD 11.6 billion in 2023 and projected…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories