[New Zealand] Abel Goremusandu was working the graveyard shift in a Christchurch factory when he hit on an idea. Continue reading Plastic wrap waste sparks young entrepreneur’s interest in seaweed alternative
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Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta
[USA] Amidst the growing awareness about our planet’s climate crisis, there is now a burgeoning need for more sustainable food Continue reading Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta
Loliwares kelp based plastic alternatives snag 6 mil seed round from eco conscious investors
[USA] The last few years have seen many cities ban plastic bags, plastic straws and other common forms of waste, giving Continue reading Loliwares kelp based plastic alternatives snag 6 mil seed round from eco conscious investors
Sand Point will be home to innovative seaweed farming model
[USA] Alaska Sea Grant has recieved new federal funds to develop sustainable aquaculture projects in Alaska. Continue reading Sand Point will be home to innovative seaweed farming model
Josie Iselin’s newest book “The Curious World of Seaweed”
[USA] Seaweeds and seagrasses are known best for becoming entangled in our toes when we walk on sand or swim close to shore. Continue reading Josie Iselin’s newest book “The Curious World of Seaweed”
Shellfish and seaweed farms are a growing industry in Alaska
[USA] Underwater and out of sight are the makings of a major Alaska industry with two anchor crops that clean the planet while Continue reading Shellfish and seaweed farms are a growing industry in Alaska
Jasmine Linington uses seaweed to make couture clothing
[UK] Textile design graduate Jasmine Linington establishes seaweed as a high-end fashion material with her collection of nature-derived Continue reading Jasmine Linington uses seaweed to make couture clothing
Forbes: What seaweed can teach us about building a better economy
[USA] Bren Smith, founder of GreenWave and Ashoka Fellow, just released Eat Like A Fish: My Adventures as a Fisherman turned Continue reading Forbes: What seaweed can teach us about building a better economy
Chemical cues prompt farmed seaweeds to protect themselves
[Germany] Scientists experimenting on farmed algae show they can deliberately trigger seaweeds’ chemical defenses. Continue reading Chemical cues prompt farmed seaweeds to protect themselves
Aquaculture in a time of climate change
[USA] The unexpected consequences of climate change are often, well, unexpected. Researchers at the Moss Landing Marine Labs Continue reading Aquaculture in a time of climate change