2022 International Visiting Lecturer from Ukraine (Iryna Yosenova) – Development of IT Startups – Part 2

The Releaf Paper company produces paper from fallen leaves - up to 5 thousand tons per year. The main production site is located in Lutsk. Releaf Paper products include paper, shopping bags, cardboard, food packaging, corrugated boxes.


Releaf technology has been in operation since 2017. It provides a revolutionary way to produce paper from renewable raw materials without the use of hazardous chemicals. By buying shopping packages through Releaf, buyers automatically contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by 78%. They are committed to using only recycled leaves and fibers to create the highest quality 'paper' that is as good (if not better) than the paper that so many people love.


They campaigned to be able to change packaging plans and meet demand without compromising the human planet. Through Releaf they aim to change the packaging industry forever by providing a way for businesses to be sustainable. Working with global brands, they spread the idea of a sustainable alternative to paper without destroying natural forests. Using fallen leaves and recycled fiber, they hope to create new paper that won't harm our lungs, animal homes or the climate.


More and more customers value eco-friendly brands. They are looking for a caring company to help care for the planet and actually take steps to make positive change. With 100% reusable and recyclable leaf-based packaging, consumers will know they are doing their part to fight the climate crisis.

They are the world's first sustainable paper producer from fallen leaves. They produce stylish eco-friendly bags for everyday use. Their main production site is located in Lutsk (Ukraine). The current production capacity is 5,000 tons of paper per year. The main product that Releaf Paper offers to its customers is paper with a density range of 110-300 gsm. They use Releaf Paper to manufacture Releaf Bags for shopping. The monthly production capacity is 3,000,000 bags. The warehouse for ready-to-wear bags for EU customers is located in Bratislava (Slovakia).


The company profile was conveyed at the beginning of Mrs. Iryna's presentation as an example of a startup that continues to grow in Ukraine. Even though it is not directly related to IT technology, the company shows a significant existence of growth. The example also represents a positive environmentally friendly industrial development climate in Ukraine.


The presenter who delivered the material was Mrs. Iryna Yosenova. Mrs. Iryna is a lecturer at State Tax University, Ukraine. His academic degree is a PhD in information technology. The academic and professional backgrounds of the resource persons are very relevant for academics to follow, both at STEKOM University and the general public. The reason was that the informant had an academic degree in information technology, which was in line with the majors at STEKOM University. The general public is also very willing to listen to this material, because the topic he is presenting is about packaging start-ups in the IT sector. Where, the startup world is currently a business trend that has sprung up a lot and many have experienced great success.


The webinar activity is part of the implementation of STEKOM University's commitment to increase various international activities in order to realize the vision to become an international-class university. Various international activities carried out by STEKOM University continue from year to year. There are international activities that are sustainable and there are also some international activities that are not sustainable. All types of activities are accommodated internationally and regulated by the International department of STEKOM University.