<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Baneco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baneco]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:14:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.baneco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco se une a Products of Change para acelerar la innovación en materiales sostenibles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Londres, Reino Unido – Baneco , la startup británica de materiales sostenibles que transforma residuos agrícolas del banano en fibra de grado industrial, se enorgullece de anunciar su incorporación a Products of Change  (POC), una comunidad global de marcas, minoristas e innovadores comprometidos con el avance del desarrollo de productos sostenibles. Products of Change reúne a líderes de la industria para impulsar la colaboración, compartir mejores prácticas y acelerar la adopción de...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/baneco-se-une-a-products-of-change-para-acelerar-la-innovaci%C3%B3n-en-materiales-sostenibles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e08fe8d41cf134d8539cb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:10:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_56e7c49dc7f64267a28f6f9f68e798b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Storm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco Joins Products of Change to Accelerate Sustainable Materials Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[London, UK –   Baneco , the British sustainable materials startup transforming banana agricultural waste into industrial-grade fibre, is proud to announce its membership in Products of Change  (POC)  — a global community of brands, retailers, and innovators committed to advancing sustainable product development. Products of Change brings together industry leaders to drive collaboration, share best practices, and accelerate the adoption of low-impact materials and circular design strategies....]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/baneco-joins-products-of-change-to-accelerate-sustainable-materials-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e06ff636516a316706c91</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_56e7c49dc7f64267a28f6f9f68e798b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Storm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco Nominated for The Earthshot Prize by London &#38; Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[British startup, Baneco , has been nominated for The Earthshot Prize , following a formal nomination by London &#38; Partners , the Mayor of London’s international business and investment agency. The nomination recognises Baneco’s groundbreaking work in transforming banana agricultural waste into high-value, climate-positive materials, helping to address some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges — including plastic pollution, agricultural waste, and greenhouse gas emissions....]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/baneco-nominated-for-the-earthshot-prize-by-london-partners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698385f86a55b9536d4bfd00</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_294805374a9049fbb3344da54d43aaf9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco nominada al Premio Earthshot por London &#38; Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[La startup británica Baneco  ha sido nominada al Premio Earthshot  tras una nominación formal realizada por London &#38; Partners , la agencia internacional de negocios e inversión del Alcalde de Londres. La nominación reconoce el trabajo pionero de Baneco en la transformación de residuos agrícolas del banano en materiales de alto valor y con impacto climático positivo, contribuyendo a abordar algunos de los desafíos ambientales más urgentes del mundo, como la contaminación por plásticos, los...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/baneco-nominada-al-premio-earthshot-por-london-partners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69861f90efc1f876de76afe0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:08:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_294805374a9049fbb3344da54d43aaf9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semana del Clima de Nueva York: qué montón de “C”…]]></title><description><![CDATA[A medida que llega a su fin la edición 2025 de la Semana del Clima de Nueva York, reflexionamos sobre los temas clave de una semana estimulante (y agotadora) en Gotham. Y sí: hubo muchísimas “C” en juego. Aquí va mi Top 3:  China  – Por primera vez en la historia, Pekín se comprometió con Contribuciones Determinadas a Nivel Nacional (un gran momento). Ponente tras ponente señaló las cifras asombrosas: China añadió más capacidad de energía limpia en los primeros seis meses de 2025 que la...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/semana-del-clima-de-nueva-york-qu%C3%A9-mont%C3%B3n-de-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698621330c6b0da8e8beac4b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_77b352899c9c4bae8d01bdaba34f39f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ew York Climate Week:     '...]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2025 edition of New York Climate Week comes to a close, we reflect on the key themes from an exhilarating (and exhausting) week in Gotham. And yes — there were a lot of C’s in play. Here’s my Top 3:   – For the first time ever, Beijing committed to Nationally Determined Contributions (a Big Moment). Speaker after speaker pointed to the astonishing stats: China added more clean energy capacity in the first six months of 2025 than the US has added ever. With America...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/c41597f3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f12b3245ad628271268074</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_77b352899c9c4bae8d01bdaba34f39f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primera viscosa hecha a partir de Banapulp]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Un hito mundial para Baneco Esta semana alcanzamos un gran logro: la primera solución de viscosa elaborada a partir de residuos agrícolas de banano. ¿Por qué es importante? ✨ La viscosa  es uno de los materiales más utilizados del mundo: se encuentra en textiles cotidianos (como el rayón ) y en películas (como la celofán ).  Hoy en día, se produce casi exclusivamente a partir de pulpa de madera , lo que contribuye a la pérdida de 4 mil millones de árboles cada año.  La industria...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/first-viscose-made-from-banapulp-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f01460655668b50c528981</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:39:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_55beeb95ce3e40e5b2a2174e548743a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First viscose made from Banapulp]]></title><description><![CDATA[ A World First for Baneco This week we hit a milestone: the very first viscose solution made from banana agri-waste. Why does this matter?  ✨ Viscose is one of the world’s most widely used materials — found in everyday textiles (Rayon) and films (like Cellophane).   Today, it’s almost entirely made from wood pulp, contributing to the loss of 4 billion trees every year.   The industry urgently needs sustainable alternatives. That’s where we come in. Our breakthrough shows that banana...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/first-viscose-made-from-banapulp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f013e267805a6f93e738b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:36:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_55beeb95ce3e40e5b2a2174e548743a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco closes Pre-Seed round at an $8 million valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Big news from Baneco! We’ve officially closed our $750,000 Pre-Seed Round at an $8 million valuation. This marks a major milestone in our mission to transform banana agricultural waste into the next generation of sustainable materials — from bioplastics and fibre-moulded packaging to textiles and beyond. Richard Corbett , Baneco CEO, said: “This raise validates the hard work of our team, the belief of our investors, and the growing global demand for sustainable solutions. Following...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/baneco-closes-pre-seed-round</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0137727064b4fa44959e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_fe14b7b2056e4f2680084c366a984529~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco cierra su ronda Pre-Seed con una valoración de $8 millones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hemos cerrado oficialmente nuestra ronda Pre-Seed de USD 750.000 con una valoración de $8 millones. Este es un hito clave en nuestra misión de transformar los residuos agrícolas del banano en la próxima generación de materiales sostenibles — desde bioplásticos y empaques de fibra moldeada hasta textiles y mucho más. Richard Corbett , CEO de Baneco, comentó: “Esta ronda valida el arduo trabajo de nuestro equipo, la confianza de nuestros inversionistas y la creciente demanda global de...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/baneco-cierra-su-ronda-pre-seed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698623606eab47ee5963f143</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:23:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_fe14b7b2056e4f2680084c366a984529~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco firma un LOI para producir celulosa destinada a la producción de bioplásticos]]></title><description><![CDATA[¡Hoy Baneco recibe su primer LOI de cliente! Este es un ENORME paso adelante para la empresa y una validación comercial clave por parte de un actor global líder. Como ocurre con cualquier LOI, aquí es donde empieza el trabajo duro (no donde termina). Pero por ahora, un reconocimiento al equipo involucrado y un agradecimiento a nuestro socio (que permanecerá en el anonimato) por demostrar su apoyo a Baneco en el desarrollo de materiales sostenibles derivados de residuos agrícolas del banano....]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/baneco-firma-un-loi-para-producir-celulosa-destinada-a-la-producci%C3%B3n-de-biopl%C3%A1sticos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6986266fb7faaea283f28ca3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_7b6a9ca2eb684a549e32f0fd2db132e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximilian Bleyleben designado como COO de Baneco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estamos increíblemente emocionados de anunciar el reciente nombramiento de Maximilian Bleyleben  como nuevo Director de Operaciones (COO)  en Baneco . Max es un empresario tecnológico e inversionista con 25 años de experiencia en escalar startups y asesorar empresas de alto crecimiento. Su experiencia abarca operaciones, desarrollo de negocios, gestión de cuentas, prestación de servicios, finanzas, asuntos legales y relaciones con inversionistas en entornos tecnológicos dinámicos. Como...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/maximilian-bleyleben-appointed-as-baneco-coo-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f01cf4f1114535cb93276d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:16:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_3a87bc8b919644d69efa6e9f46349fae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximilian Bleyleben appointed as Baneco COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are incredibly excited to announce the recent appointment of  Maximilian Bleyleben  as the new COO at Baneco! Max is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and investor with 25 years of experience in scaling startups and advising high-growth companies. His expertise spans operations, business development, account management, service delivery, finance, legal, and investor relations in dynamic tech environments. As co-founder of SuperAwesome, Max pioneered infrastructure ensuring compliance with...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/maximilian-bleyleben-appointed-as-baneco-coo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f01cd260ceb7e0d1fdeead</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_3a87bc8b919644d69efa6e9f46349fae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year on. The story of Baneco from one dream to global change [VIDEO]]]></title><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/one-year-on-the-story-of-baneco-from-one-dream-to-global-change-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0205660ceb7e0d1fdf581</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUCUNHzFYaY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un año después. La historia de Baneco: de un sueño a un cambio global [VIDEO]]]></title><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/un-a%C3%B1o-despu%C3%A9s-la-historia-de-baneco-de-un-sue%C3%B1o-a-un-cambio-global-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6986255c0c6b0da8e8beafff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:32:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUCUNHzFYaY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco firma una carta de intención (LOI) para producir fibra destinada a la fabricación de bandejas para huevos]]></title><description><![CDATA[¡Estamos encantados de anunciar que Baneco acaba de recibir su segunda Carta de Intención (LOI)  de un cliente!  Nos emociona asociarnos con uno de los mayores fabricantes de envases sostenibles de Sudamérica . Actualmente utilizan papel reciclado, que requiere un alto consumo de energía, productos químicos y combustible para su procesamiento y transporte. Nuestro cliente se encuentra ahora en las etapas finales de prueba de la pulpa Baneco , elaborada 100 % a partir de residuos agrícolas...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/es/post/baneco-signs-loi-to-produce-fibre-to-manufacture-egg-trays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0214f7b68690779835951</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:34:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_55b77dad8d8e45d89b5906e626e0a6c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco signs LOI to produce fibre to manufacture egg trays]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to announce that Baneco has just received its second customer Letter of Intent (LOI)!  We’re excited to be partnering with one of the largest manufacturers of sustainable packaging in South America. Currently using recycled paper, which requires significant power, chemicals, and fuel to process and transport, our client is now in the final stages of testing Baneco pulp made entirely from banana agri-waste - 100% virgin fibre, ethically sourced from local farms. With over one...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/baneco-signs-loi-to-produce-fibre-to-manufacture-egg-trays-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0211967805a6f93e7541d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_55b77dad8d8e45d89b5906e626e0a6c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baneco signs LOI to produce cellulose for bioplastic production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today Baneco receives its first customer LOI! This is a HUGE step forwards for the company and an important commercial validation from a leading global player. With any LOI, this is where the hard work starts (not ends). But for now, a shout out to the team involved and a thank you to our partner (who will remain nameless) for showing support to Baneco on the development of sustainable materials derived from banana agriwaste! Onwards!]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/baneco-signs-loi-to-produce-cellulose-for-bioplastic-production</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0221e461671931e7ee6f4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_7b6a9ca2eb684a549e32f0fd2db132e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucy Yu joins Baneco as Advisor]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEAM UPDATE: We're so incredibly excited to announce the appointment of  Lucy Yu  as Advisor at Baneco! Lucy Yu is an accomplished senior leader with two decades of experience building and scaling global consumer-facing and deeptech ventures; and developing policy and regulation for governments around the world. She has led operations, commercial, policy, government affairs and research functions for several high-growth, globally-renowned technology start-ups including two unicorns. Her work...]]></description><link>https://www.baneco.com/post/lucy-yu-joins-baneco-as-advisor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0173df532892572a787ee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6382f4_bc9a60a499e84b3490bc6edd2ba418a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_655,h_579,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Baneco</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>