[USA] In a shadowy corner of the Cooper Hewitt Museum on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, visitors may come across a mannequin Continue reading This raincoat made from algae offers a message of hope
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Chile-based designer creates alternative to single-use plastic – It’s from the sea
[Chile, UK] We all know that among the many environmental problems our planet faces, one of them is entirely fixable. Nearly everything Continue reading Chile-based designer creates alternative to single-use plastic – It’s from the sea
Which algae cultivation method has the lower TCO: PBRs with glass tubing or with plastic containers?
[Global] When we are choosing a glass or plastic made photobioreactor (PBR) to grow algae, at first thought, it might seem Continue reading Which algae cultivation method has the lower TCO: PBRs with glass tubing or with plastic containers?
Tentree’s Mobius backpack is made from algae & plastic bottles — And it’s actually cute
[Global] Fashion brands are starting to think of clever solutions for sustainable products, but chances are you have never heard of an Continue reading Tentree’s Mobius backpack is made from algae & plastic bottles — And it’s actually cute
Thirsty runners to bag edible seaweed pouches at London Marathon
[UK] Lucozade will distribute 30,000 edible Ooho seaweed capsules to thirsty runners at this month’s London Marathon. Continue reading Thirsty runners to bag edible seaweed pouches at London Marathon
Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
[Mexico] A Mexican inventor has developed recyclable organic sports shoes made from old plastic bottles – with added seaweed, Continue reading Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
First ever CD release using eco-friendly seaweed packaging for Our Planet soundtrack
[Global, UK] On 5 April, Decca Records/Universal team up with Globe, Netflix and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to release the Continue reading First ever CD release using eco-friendly seaweed packaging for Our Planet soundtrack
Seaweed straw designed to disappear
[Global] Plastic straws consumption is about 500 million units per day, in the United States. Most of them end up in oceans or landfills. Continue reading Seaweed straw designed to disappear
Plastics to save the planet: edible packaging
[Global] Be it from seaweed, sugar cane or seafood, edible packaging is coming to a food outlet near you soon. Continue reading Plastics to save the planet: edible packaging
Made from microalgae, these mardi gras beads are biodegradable
[USA] Louisiana State University molecular biologist Naohiro Kato is confronting plastic pollution one necklace and doubloon at a time. Continue reading Made from microalgae, these mardi gras beads are biodegradable