What Save the Planet does

Save the Planet is a Dubai-based, privately held supplier of eco-friendly and sustainable products founded in 2019. The company sources and distributes a broad catalog spanning biodegradable disposables (palm leaf plates, wheat straws, bamboo cutlery, kraft packaging, paper cups and bags), reusable bags (jute, juco, cotton, canvas), plantable stationery (recycled-newspaper pencils and pens with embedded seed capsules), customizable corporate gifts and gift boxes, grow kits (terrariums, Forever Forest), sustainable uniforms, and a Marble & Stone decorative collection. Notable process technologies include a heat-and-water-only palm leaf forming method and in-house digital and screen printing for custom branding.

The business operates a B2B sales-led model supplemented by a WooCommerce direct-to-consumer storefront and WhatsApp ordering. Pricing is quote-based with minimum order quantities (500 pieces for plantable stationery, 1000 for custom bags), and the company uses trade show presence (ADIPEC, HR Summit, ARM 2025, Healthcare Future Summit) as a primary demand-generation channel alongside blog, email, and social media marketing. Two primary customer segments — Corporate/Enterprise and HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés) — are supplemented by Schools/Educational Institutions and Retail/Supermarkets.

The company serves an enterprise roster of 100+ named customers including Carrefour, Accor, Jumeirah, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Radisson, Etihad Airways, Emirates Flight Catering, Majid Al Futtaim, Tata, Batelco, Jacobs Engineering, and Miral. Operations are anchored in a warehouse in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 and a registered office in Al Barsha 1, Dubai, with international shipping now offered beyond the UAE. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external funding, no recorded M&A activity, and an empty management team roster in the source data.

Name

Save the Planet

Legal name

Save The Planet

Website

https://savetheplanet.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Save the Planet is a Dubai-based B2B supplier founded in 2019 that designs, sources, and distributes customizable eco-friendly products — including biodegradable disposables, plantable stationery, reusable bags, and corporate gift sets — for enterprise and HoReCa clients across the Gulf region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Eco-Friendly Products

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB), Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO), Sustainable Protective & Cushioning Materials (Paper Cushions, Bio-Foams, Mycelium) (IMALAMAH)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly products
• Biodegradable packaging
• Sustainable corporate gifts
• Custom promotional merchandise
• Compostable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Eco-Friendly Merchandise: One-time product sales of eco-friendly items including corporate gifts, bags, stationery, uniforms, grow kits, biodegradable disposables, and home décor items. Revenue generated through per-unit pricing with bulk order discounts.
2. Custom Branding & Personalization Services: Custom logo engraving, screen printing, heat transfer, and digital printing on products. Minimum order quantities apply (500+ for plantable stationary, 1000 for bags). Pricing varies by customization type and quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Save the Planet manufactures, sources, and distributes a wide range of sustainable, eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable products including reusable bags, plantable stationery, custom corporate gifts, biodegradable disposables, sustainable uniforms, and marble/stone décor items. The company primarily serves B2B clients (corporates, hospitality, retail) with custom branding, bulk ordering, and minimum order quantities, while also operating a direct-to-consumer WooCommerce storefront. Palm leaf products are manufactured in-house in India using a water-and-heat pressing process, and the company holds in-house printing capabilities for custom branding.

Product overview

Save the Planet is a UAE-based eco-friendly products company founded in 2019, offering a diverse portfolio of sustainable products organized into major categories. The core offerings include Eco-Friendly Bags (jute, cotton, canvas reusable bags), Plantable Stationery (plantable pencils and pens with embedded seeds), Corporate Gifts (customizable eco-friendly promotional items), Sustainable Gift Boxes (pre-curated premium sets), Grow Kits (terrariums, planting kits, moss walls), HoReCa Essentials (compostable disposables for hospitality), Sustainable Uniforms (custom t-shirts, hoodies, caps), Eco-Friendly Toys (sustainable educational toys), and a Marble & Stone Collection (decorative home accessories). Supporting product lines include Palm Leaf Plates/Dinnerware (biodegradable from fallen leaves), Wheat Drinking Straws, Eco-Friendly Disposable Cutlery (bamboo), Kraft Food Packaging, Paper Cups, and Paper Bags. The company serves B2B markets including corporates, hotels, resorts, schools, and retailers, with customization capabilities for branding and bulk orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Red Dash MediaminorOthersDigital agency managing the company's website and online presence. Website footer states 'Managed by Red Dash Media'.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EcoSoul: Global sustainable consumer products company offering eco-friendly home and kitchen goods (including palm-leaf tableware) to B2B and B2C channels across multiple geographies. Closest comparable in product mix, palm-leaf manufacturing, and global-to-corporate sourcing model.
• Vegware: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of compostable foodservice packaging (plates, cutlery, cups, containers). Directly comparable to Save the Planet's HoReCa disposables line and serves similar hospitality, catering, and event customers globally.
• BioPak: Asia-Pacific leader in compostable foodservice packaging including sugarcane bagasse, PLA, and paper-based disposables. Directly overlaps with Save the Planet's kraft and plant-fiber disposables portfolio and HoReCa target segment.
• World Centric: US-based maker of compostable foodservice disposables (plates, bowls, cutlery, cups) sold through distribution to restaurants, schools, and corporate buyers. Directly comparable product line, channel mix, and sustainability-led brand positioning.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Major North American brand of compostable single-use foodservice products now owned by Novolex. Closest large-scale competitor in the disposable HoReCa space, comparable customer base of foodservice operators and corporate event buyers.

Emerging players

• EcoEnclose: US sustainable packaging and shipping supplier offering recycled, compostable, and reusable mailers, boxes, and tape to e-commerce and corporate brands. Comparable as a curated eco-supplies aggregator but focused on shipping vs. foodservice disposables.
• EarthHero: US-based curated marketplace for sustainable everyday products spanning home, kitchen, office, and personal care. Comparable catalog breadth and sustainability positioning, though primarily D2C rather than B2B corporate gifting.
• Package Free Shop: US zero-waste lifestyle retailer offering reusable and compostable household and personal-care products. Overlaps in product categories (bags, kitchen disposables, stationery) and sustainability-led branding, though smaller scale and D2C focus.

Regional players

• TIPA: Israel-based developer of compostable flexible packaging films for food and consumer goods brands. Regionally adjacent (MENA neighbor) and comparable as a sustainable-packaging innovator, though positioned upstream as a materials supplier rather than finished-goods distributor.

Others

• Bamboo Studio: EU-based supplier of bamboo and plant-based corporate gifts, stationery, and lifestyle products. Overlaps with Save the Planet's plantable stationery and corporate gifting categories and serves a similar B2B customization use case across geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/savetheplanetuae
• Facebookfacebook.com/savetheplanetuae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/save-the-planet-uae
• Instagraminstagram.com/savetheplanet.ae

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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