Kelsun seaweed based bioplastic fibre is made up of 75% kelp derived biopolymer and an additive package that creates a material which can be spun into a fibre with useful properties and low carbon footprint.
Kelsun seaweed based bioplastic fibre is made up of 75% kelp derived biopolymer and an additive package that creates a material which can be spun into a fibre with useful properties and low carbon footprint.
The Myth of Nature, by Jessie French (Other Matter), exhibited at 23rd Biennale of Sydney, 2022. Sheets of coloured seaweed algae-based bioplastic. Image Jessica Maurer.
Folded boxboard takeaway food packaging by Lieferando (Just Eat). The paper is coated with Notpla, a compostable seaweed based coating that provides a barrier to water and grease. After use, the packaging can be disposed in paper recycling, or composting bins. Being completely plastic-free, it is one of the few paper food packaging solutions that provides a truly circular solution. Image Lieferando.
Quiksilver surf wax combs made with injection moulded polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), biodegradable polyester. The bioplastic, made by Uluu in Australia, uses Indonesian-farmed seaweed as the feedstock. Image Uluu.
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