Cove is a material innovation company on a mission to end plastic pollution, starting with the world's first fully biodegradable water bottle made from PHA.
About the company
Cove is a material innovation company focused on creating sustainable solutions, including the world’s first biodegradable water bottle. Each minute, millions of plastic bottles are discarded, with half of all plastics produced being single-use packaging. Cove addresses this challenge with its PHA-based water bottle, a biodegradable material derived from naturally occurring organisms in the ocean, plants, and the human body. As PHA breaks down, it produces no toxic waste, making it a safe and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. Through rigorous research and development, Cove is rethinking how products are made, used, and disposed of to reduce environmental impact.
Why We Invested
The beverage industry’s reliance on single-use plastics has severe environmental consequences, with millions of plastic bottles discarded every minute. Cove tackles this challenge with the world’s first biodegradable water bottle made from PHA—a material that decomposes naturally and leaves no toxic residue, offering a sustainable solution to global plastic pollution.
Traditional plastic bottles, made from petrochemicals, can persist in the environment for centuries, contributing heavily to ocean and landfill waste. Cove’s use of PHA, a biodegradable material derived from natural sources, marks a significant step toward sustainable packaging. This innovation addresses consumer needs while advancing ecological responsibility.
By investing in Cove, we are supporting a fundamental shift in materials science. Their approach to reimagining how products are created and discarded provides a scalable solution to the global challenge of plastic waste, aligning with our mission to promote sustainability across industries.