PakItGreen

PakItGreen was founded by experts from Scops Coating Technologies and Maxim Specialty Chemicals with a shared mission: to redefine packaging with sustainable, high-performance solutions. Recognizing the urgent need for alternatives to single-use plastics, we have developed a comprehensive range of innovative barrier coatings and additives for paper, paperboard, and molded fiber.

Driven by innovation and industry expertise, our customizable solutions help CPGs, packaging converters, and paper manufacturers to create recyclable, compostable, and PFAS-free solutions that comply with evolving regulations, without compromising performance or cost efficiency. Through collaboration, we are paving the way for a smarter, more sustainable future for packaging.

Our Values

  • Commitment to Sustainability
  • Innovation Driven
  • Customer Focused
  • Collaborative Approach
  • Integrity & Transparency
  • Empowering our People

Together, we are driven to leverage our varied expertise and unwavering determination to make a meaningful and positive impact on the world.

Our Team

The PakItGreen team is an exceptional and diverse collective, united by a shared passion for tackling the complex issue of plastic waste. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds in startups, finance, entrepreneurship, and marketing. This diverse skill set is complemented by deep technical expertise in material engineering, operational proficiency, innovative product design, and a dedicated commitment to environmental advocacy.

Jerold Zwas, CEO

Over the past decade, Jerold Zwas has worked with dozens of early-stage technology companies as advisor, investor, investment banker and entrepreneur. Jerold holds an M.B.A. in Corporate Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. LinkedIn Profile

Sanjeev Jain, CTO & COO

Sanjeev Jain has over 27 years of experience in Paper Process & Water Treatment Chemicals. He is a graduate of IIT-Roorkee with a degree in Chemical Engineering and has an Executive MBA in International Business from IIFT, Delhi. Sanjeev’s passion is to develop and provide sustainable barrier solutions to flexible paper packaging and moulded fibre industries to help us reduce the use of “single use plastic”, a major environmental concern globally. LinkedIn Profile

Aditi Ullal, Marketing Consultant

Aditi Ullal is an accomplished professional with over 8 years of experience in the field of Marketing and brand interaction in sustainable packaging. She holds a master’s degree in Microbiology from Mumbai University, and an MBA degree in Marketing from NMIMS., Aditi assists global brands in achieving recyclable packaging structures that align with their sustainability goals. LinkedIn Profile

Ramadan Abouomar, PhD, R&D Leader

Ramadan Abouomar, PhD is a dedicated scientist specializing in polymer science and engineering. He earned his doctorate from the University of Akron’s Faculty of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. Dr. Abouomar then joined the sustainable materials group at Michigan State University’s School of Packaging to work on biomaterials for packaging applications and mechanical sensor formulation. He also contributed to the fabrication of hydrogels using microrobots. Dr. Abouomar is currently focused on developing PFAS-free omniphobic coatings and biodegradable polymer coatings for water, oil, and grease barriers, and is leading the R&D efforts at PakItGreen. LinkedIn Profile