Seaweed forever There are forests below the sea that are very dear to us. Seaweed grows quickly, and needs no freshwater, land or fertiliser. It captures carbon and makes the surrounding waters less acidic.
Beyond this, seaweed is abundantly available and has near-magical material properties. In the quest to heal our ecosystems and food chains from the waste of plastic packaging, it is the perfect companion species and an integral partner to our solutions.
A better way to scoop biodegradable ice cream spoons made from seaweed Most ice cream spoons come with a problem. Plastic spoons – now banned under the Single Use Plastic Directive – pollute for centuries. Wooden or bamboo spoons leave a bad taste. Even many so-called biodegradable spoons contain hidden plastics or toxic coatings.
Notpla’s seaweed-based compostable spoons are different – designed to disappear naturally, with no plastic, no PFAS, and no compromise on performance. Our patented technology means you can now have strong, smooth, and completely plastic-free cutlery that doesn’t splinter or go soggy.
What PES did with 
- When industry bodies turn their back on moulding seaweed, PES welcomed the concept.
- Working with Notpla formulation team and our in-house moulding subject matter experts with the backing of IUK, PES were able to invent the process to mould through many DoE trials and formulation changes.
- PES tooled and mould the ice cream spoons.
Why choose PES?
Your Trusted Partner in Plastic Engineering
At PES, we bring over a century of combined expertise in plastic injection moulding, tooling, and assembly. Delivering high-quality, economical solutions tailored to your business needs.
Specialist Team
Our experienced professionals bring deep knowledge across tooling, moulding, and product design. We manage entire lifecycles, from concept to commercialisation.
Tailored Solutions
We don’t just manufacture, we solve problems. Every project is approached uniquely to deliver the most cost-effective, efficient result.
Cross-Sector Experience
Serving clients in medical, transport, electronics, white goods, cosmetics, packaging, automotive, and more.
End-to-End Services
From design for manufacture (DFM) and tooling to value-added operations such as ultrasonic welding, printing, and assembly.
Quality-Centric
ISO-aligned, data-driven quality systems. Using tools such as FMEA, control charts and real-time monitoring, we embed quality at every stage of our business.