Category: Seaweed and Algae
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Maine entrepreneurs see big potential in seaweed
https://themainemonitor.org/entrepreneurs-seaweed-potential
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P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethanes
https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/11/12/p2-science-and-algenesis-partner-to-develop-algae-derived-chemicals-and-100-biobased-biodegradable-polyurethanes/amp
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SCALE’s unique microalgae biorefinery opens in France
https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/scales-unique-microalgae-biorefinery-opens-france
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AmorePacific Finds ‘Blue’ PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration
https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/cosmetic-ingredients/actives/news/22946702/amorepacific-finds-blue-pdrn-from-microalgae-matches-salmon-for-skin-regeneration
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Microalgae biofuel yields boosted with nanotechnology
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/microalgae-biofuel-yields-boosted-with-nanotechnology/ar-AA1JdUz4
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Notpla develops seaweed-based drinks carrier for London’s Allianz Stadium
https://www.notpla.com/magazine-posts/serving-up-change-at-scale
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Harvard Scientists Grow Algae in Mars-Like Conditions, Paving Way for Space Habitats
Read https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-grow-algae-in-mars-like-conditions-paving-way-for-space-habitats
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Green Algae Yields Closed-Loop Sustainable Bioplastics for Mars Missions (FREE)
Read Green Algae Yields Closed-Loop Sustainable Bioplastics for Mars Missions
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The SCALE Project successfully concludes: A major milestone for Sustainable Microalgae Industrialization in Europe (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Algal polysaccharide Sacran-based conductive nanocomposites for ultrathin flexible and biodegradable organic electrochemical transistors (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Californian start-up turns seaweed into a clever plastic alternative
Californian start-up turns seaweed into a clever plastic alternative — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace and undo the evil in its womb … Italy.
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Can Seaweed Solve the Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem?
Can Seaweed Solve the Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem?
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Macroalgae Bioplastics: A Sustainable Shift to Mitigate the Ecological Impact of Petroleum-Based Plastics
Macroalgae Bioplastics: A Sustainable Shift to Mitigate the Ecological Impact of Petroleum-Based Plastics
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $18.8 Million to Advance Mixed Algae Development for Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $18.8 Million to Advance Mixed Algae Development for Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts
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DOE Announces $18.8 Million to Advance Mixed Algae Development for Biofuels and Bioproducts
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $18.8 Million to Advance Mixed Algae Development for Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts
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Taguchi approach for assessing sCO2 fluid extraction of PHA from microalgae
Taguchi approach for assessing supercritical CO2 (sCO2) fluid extraction of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from Chlorella Vulgaris sp. microalgae
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Microalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplastic
Microalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplastic
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DOE to Fund Mixed Algae and Wet Waste Feedstocks R&D for Bioproducts
Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Mixed Algae and Wet Waste Feedstocks R&D for Biofuels and Bioproducts
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Sway Raises $5 Million for Seaweed-Based Packaging Innovation
Sway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative
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15 Finalist Teams for DOE AlgaePrize 2023–2025
15 teams are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) AlgaePrize 2023–2025 competition.
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Quicksilver goes seaweed bioplastics
Quiksilver introduces seaweed-based plastic alternative
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Norway to develop Kelp bioplastics
The use of kelp boasts great potential across several sectors, including food products, animal feed, biodegradable plastics and agriculture.
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Algae-Based Manufacturing System Uses Co2 To Create Eco-Friendly Plastic
Biodegradable plastics made from sustainable sources and CO2 are one step closer to reality thanks, in part, to a Mizzou Engineer’s expertise in bioprocesses and bioproducts.
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FlexSea announces a £3M seed raise in equity and grants, led by Indico Capital Ventures (FREE)
FlexSea, a pioneering blue biotech company at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions, has just made a significant stride towards revolutionizing the plastics industry. Today, and in only 2 years of hard work, they proudly announced the successful completion of a seed round of £3 million in equity and grants, which follows the initial pre-seed raise of…
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The seaweed startup that’s tackling the plastic problem
Viable Gear founder Katie Weiler is in the early stages of making equipment for the aquaculture industry using a seaweed polymer to reduce the amount of petroleum-based plastics entering our oceans from the sector.
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Feeding bacteria seaweed to make compostable plastic
Bioprocess engineer Jesús E. Rodríguez’s team dreams of replacing all synthetic plastics with biodegradable products.
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New project seeks to accelerate development of algae-based products
The SUBMARINER Network, a consortium of industry and research partners in the blue economy industry, launched a new project to further the development of sustainable, algae-based products.
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Shiseido invests in and forms strategic partnership with biotech company CHITOSE Group
Contributing to the development of microalgae-based cosmetic ingredients and containers for a circular business model
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Microbial Electrosynthesis – Scientists Discover That Bacteria Can Produce More Chemical Substances Than Thought
The environmental impact and economic feasibility assessment of composite calcium alginate bioplastics derived from Sargassum
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Business Insider video on startup that makes algae bioplastics
This is how one company is turning algae into plastic
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Flesh Eating Bacteria Found on Plastic
A recent study stoked fears of flesh-eating bacteria invading beaches across Florida, the Caribbean and elsewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. Experts aren’t worried … yet.
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Rethink, Rewrite, Redefine—How Biodegradable Plastics Are Reshaping Sustainability
A new book written by UC San Diego researchers and students makes a case for the future of algae-based materials
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Loliware Launches New Seaweed Resin to Replace Plastics at International Materials Conference
Tech Company Displays Solutions to Single-Use Plastics Ban at Rethinking Materials Innovation and Investment Summit in London
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Meet the fisherman’s daughter using seaweed to make plastic packaging
A start-up based in Jervis Bay has developed a process for turning almost any variety of seaweed into an alternative to single-use plastic packaging, catching the attention of companies including Unilever and Colgate Palmolive.
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DOE AlgaePrize Competition Grand Champion
BETO Announces the Inaugural DOE AlgaePrize Competition Grand Champion
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Macro Oceans raises $5M, completes pilot facility
Macro Oceans, the California-based seaweed biotechnology startup, announced it has completed the first phase of its pilot facility in Sacramento.
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The Creeping Threat of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
Visible from space, an explosion of harmful seaweed now stretches like a sea monster across the ocean. Could robots save us from it – and store carbon in the process?
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Malaysian College Students Try to Turn Seaweed into Bioplastics
The trio are experimenting with using local red seaweed to make bioplastic that can degrade in four to six weeks, instead of hundreds of years like conventional plastic.
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Meet the French Researchers Using Microscopic Algae to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Euronews article
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Turning Problem Sea Algae into a Replacement for Plastic
BBC publishes article on Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic
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EU Commission on Replacing Single-Use Plastic Film with Algae Biodegradable Edible Film
The most common technique in the world of food packaging is single-use plastic films. With a little help from the EU, the SeaFilm food packaging project aims to create a substitute for single-use plastic film in conserving frozen fish.
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Malaysian Scientists use Seaweed to Combat Plastic Pollution
We are currently working on improving the prototype to ensure that it has ideal durability and plasticity.
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The New York Times Article on Notpla
Companies are turning to more natural ingredients, such as seaweed, to produce biodegradable packing for their luxury timepieces.
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Red Seaweed Bioplastics
Degradable solution. Red seaweed promises a green alternative to plastic. National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, has developed a biopolymer from marine algae
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Canadian Teenager Develops New Bioplastic
16 year old teenager develops bioplastic made from duckweed
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Noriware Develops Seaweed Plastics
Noriware: Revolutionising the Packaging Industry with Plastic-Free Seaweed Alternatives
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US DOE Funds Project for Caribbean Seaweed
The Caribbean Is Swimming in Seaweed. Scientists Aim To Turn It Into Jet Fuel and Batteries
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Notpla Adds 7 New Formats to Seaweed Coated Range
Notpla has unveiled seven ranges of packaging coated with seaweed.
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Honda to Develop Algae for Carbon Capture and Bioplastics
Honda aims to use algae for carbon capture, food, fuel and plastic
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Prince William Gives Earthshot Prize to Notpla
Prince William gave a $1.2 million Earthshot prize to a startup that makes edible packaging from seaweed
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VU and Chinese Researchers Partner on Seaweed Bioplastics
Victoria University and Chinese researchers team up to fight plastic pollution with seaweed
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Bioplastics Couture Collection
bioplastic couture collection explores sustainable fabric options made at home
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Global Research Framework for Macroalgae Cultivation & Sinking for Carbon Sequestration
Macroalgae Cultivation & Sinking for Carbon Sequestration. A Framework for Global Research
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Flinders University Develops New Seaweed Biomaterial
New biomaterial to tackle pollution
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Indian Algae Bio Leather
Wallets Made of Algae? Possible With Award-Winning ‘Leather’ That’s Compostable
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Sinking Seaweed to Capture Carbon and Clean Up Caribbean Coasts
UK Startup, Seaweed Generation, obtains $1M funding from Global investors Aera VC and Graph Ventures, to sink seaweed, capture carbon and preserve the Caribbean coasts.
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DS Smith Research on Paper Made from Agro Waste
Straw, hemp, cocoa shells, daisies and even seaweed – how your (plastic-free) future groceries could be packaged
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Just Eat and UEFA Launch Seaweed Biodegradable Packaging at EURO final
Talk about kelping the environment! Just Eat launches compostable SEAWEED food packaging at the Women’s EURO final in drive to tackle plastic pollution
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Masonry Block Made from Algae
Masonry blocks from microalgae-based bio-cement offer zero carbon alternative
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South Korea to Develop Seaweed Bioplastics
State project launched to develop biodegradable marine bioplastic materials using seaweed — South Korea is quickly becoming a leading nation in bioplastics.
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Agar Biopolymer Films
Agar Biopolymer Films for Biodegradable Packaging: A Reference Dataset for Exploring the Limits of Mechanical Performance
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CNBC Covers Loliware
After seeing Hawaii’s beaches littered with plastic, this islander built a company to make straws from seaweed
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Chinese Researchers Double Microalgae Yields
Scientists Explore a Genetic Sensor of Blue Light to Double Oil Productivity in Industrial Microalgae
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US Research on Algae Protection
Research Methods to Respond to and Prevent Algae Crop Collapse
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Fully Biodegradabloe Shoes
Fully biodegradable shoes made from algae, hemp and eucalyptus.
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EU Platform for Seaweed Industry
European Commission launches platform to promote production and use of algae in Europe
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AlgaePrize Competition
The inaugural 2022–2023 U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office AlgaePrize competition is now open!
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