ABOUT US
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aBOUT US
What We Believe
At Carbon Nurture, our mission is to redefine the life cycle of plastics — transforming them from persistent pollutants into regenerative materials that serve both people and the planet. We are building the future where performance, productivity, and planetary health coexist — and every material nurtures life, not waste.
Where We Are Headed
Carbon Nurture creates materials that work like traditional plastics but fully biodegrade in real-world environments. We help industries meet performance demands while reducing waste, pollution, and long-term environmental risk.
The Challenge
Plastics transformed the modern world. But there is a downside has come at a cost. Most plastics outlast their purpose by centuries, polluting soil, air, and water.
The Vision
At Carbon Nurture, we believe plastics can do better. Our mission is to design materials that deliver high performance — then return safely to nature.
The Innovation
We combine materials science and microbiology to engineer polymers that behave like traditional plastics in use, but naturally biodegrade in real-world environments.
The Process
Through a proprietary biodegradation pathway, sunlight, moisture, and microbes trigger a controlled transformation — turning polymers into CO₂ and biomass.
The Impact
No microplastics. No persistent waste. Just smarter materials for industries that want both performance and responsibility.
The Mission
We’re reimagining plastics for a world where performance and the planet thrive together.
Founder Story
Carbon Nurture is an advanced materials startup founded by Dr. Yelena Kann and Dr. Elijah Bolotin in Salem, Massachusetts, on a mission to solve the global plastic pollution problem through sustainable and regenerative innovation.
We develop next-generation biodegradable plastics for agricultural and packaging applications — materials that perform like conventional plastics but naturally return to the environment at end-of-life.
Our proprietary biodegradation-catalyst technology uses safe, naturally occurring minerals to trigger redox-driven reactions that convert plastics into organic compounds — supporting soil regeneration and carbon sequestration rather than pollution.
Crucially, Carbon Nurture’s materials fit seamlessly into existing manufacturing systems and can be made from biobased or recycled feedstocks — combining scalability, performance, and environmental responsibility.
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Our Values:
Customer-First: Design with the final product in-mind.
Sustainability & Regeneration
We design materials that give back more than they take — restoring soil, carbon balance, and ecological health.
Science You Can Trust.
Every claim, every product, every
promise is backed by proven research and real-world results.
Collaboration That Counts
We work side by side with farmers, distributors, and researchers to make a lasting difference in the field and beyond.
Respect For The Land
Everything we take from the soil, we aim
to give back.
Meet Our Team
Our strength lies at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and sustainability. Carbon Nurture’s leadership brings decades of experience spanning materials innovation, agronomy, commercial strategy, and climate technology.
Elijah unites science and strategy to commercialize sustainable materials at scale. With 20+ years leading R&D-driven companies, he has translated innovation into market success across biotechnology and advanced materials. Elijah led PharmaIN, a biopharma startup, to secure $75M+ in funding and partnerships with Shionogi and Asahi Kasei Ventures, and held senior roles in Endorex joint ventures with Elan and Novo Nordisk. Dr. Bolotin holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Pharmaceuticals from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Evgeny is an experienced R&D manager with a multidisciplinary background in physics, materials science, and mechanical engineering. He received his PhD in Chemical Physics from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Evgeny conducted research at the University of California, Santa Barbara and MIT and worked in new product development at P&G and Konica Minolta.
A materials innovator with 28 years in plastics, biodegradation, and sustainability, Yelena has advanced technologies at Metabolix (PHA), E Ink, and SABIC. She holds 50+ patents, has authored 30+ papers, and won the 2018 U.S. National CleanTech Open and 2019 NY 76West. With a PhD in Chemistry (University of Sussex), ASTM vice-chair for biodegradable plastics, and Activate Fellow, she turns rigorous science into mulch films that perform like plastic and biodegrade in soil.
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Evgeny is an experienced R&D manager with a multidisciplinary background in physics, materials science, and mechanical engineering. He received his PhD in Chemical Physics from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Evgeny conducted research at the University of California, Santa Barbara and MIT and worked in new product development at P&G and Konica Minolta.
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Commercial Director
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Tamera LeBarre has over 30 years of experience working with farmers and agricultural businesses, specializing in building strong relationships and helping growers adopt innovative solutions. Her background includes hands-on farm management and business development, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges today’s producers face. At Carbon Nurture, she is committed to supporting farmers in making the transition to sustainable practices with confidence and long-term success.
Outside of work, Tamera enjoys spending time with her grandsons and caring for her small farm.
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Where We Operate
Contact Us
Email: contact@carbonnurture.com
Address: 121 Loring Ave, Suite 920, Salem, MA 01970.
Phone: +1 608-905-4812
