Sparrow Hills Sustainability

As global concerns over plastic waste, environmental pollution, and resource scarcity intensify, the market for recycled plastics and biodegradable plastics in consumer goods and fashion is witnessing substantial growth. The shift toward sustainability in manufacturing processes and consumer products is no longer a niche trend but is becoming mainstream. Brands across industries are integrating recycled and biodegradable materials into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. This opens up significant investment opportunities in these sectors, in brands and technologies that integrate these materials into their offerings.

The markets for recycled plastics and biodegradable plastics in consumer goods and fashion are on an upward trajectory, driven by the twin forces of consumer demand for sustainable products and regulatory pressures to reduce plastic waste. With a projected CAGR of 7-10% with a projected market size of $50 billion to $60 billion by 2027 for recycled plastics and 15-20% with a projected market size of >$10 billion by 2026 for biodegradable plastics.
As the sustainability movement becomes mainstream, companies that lead in the adoption of eco-friendly materials will not only improve their environmental footprint but also capture the loyalty of a rapidly growing base of eco-conscious consumers. These opportunities are ripe for investors who seek long-term growth in a market increasingly defined by the principles of the circular economy and environmental responsibility.

Sparrow Hills is well positioned to capitalize on these opportunities through its platform investment in Smart Swimsuits (SSS), a sustainable fashion swimwear brand. Sustainability & Circular Economy vertical is highly accretive on environmental metrics to Responsible Oil & Gas vertical as a way to reduce waste and pollution from production of hydrocarbons.

FOCUS OF INVESTMENTS

  • Brand development and marketing

  • Production of Recyclable plastics and Biodegradable plastics

  • Production of sustainable fabrics, fashion products and other consumer goods

  • Creation of Sustainability HUB aka sustainability incubator

  • Creation of Sustainable Marketplace

Sustainability is a New Black
Sustainability is a trend that is gaining momentum and is becoming increasingly important for both companies and consumers.
  • 55%
    CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE
    PRODUCT OR SERVICE

    A Deloitte report showed
    that 55% of consumers
    surveyed recently bought
    a sustainable product or
    service. And this trend will
    continue to grow in
    upcoming years.
  • 66%
    WILLING TO PAY MORE FOR
    SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

    According to a study by
    Nielsen, 66% of global
    consumers are willing to
    pay more for sustainable
    products.
  • USD 9.81 BILLION
    WAS THE VALUE OF GLOBAL
    SUSTAINABLE FASHION
    MARKET IN 2020

    The global sustainable
    fashion market size was
    valued at USD 9.81 billion
    in 2020 and is expected to
    expand at a compound
    annual growth rate (CAGR)
    of 9.2% from 2021 to 2028.
  • 87%
    WANT COMPANIES TO TAKE
    CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

    A survey by Accenture
    found that 87% of
    consumers believe that
    companies have a
    responsibility to take care
    of the environment.