Algae

02/01/2025

Researchers have developed a method to extract protein from sea lettuce, offering a sustainable alternative to meat and aligning with calls to reduce meat consumption for environmental benefits.

https://vegnews.com/reduce-meat-intake-seaweed-protein

Researchers have developed a method to extract protein from sea lettuce, offering a sustainable alternative to meat and aligning with calls to reduce meat consumption for environmental benefits.

18/12/2024

It's a booming business, it's good for your health and the environment, and it has the potential to play a greater role in feeding the world's growing population. Algae production is now worth $15 billion and cultivation is growing every year.

https://www.fao.org/fishery/en/news/41391

15/12/2024

Biochemist Charlie Bavington is on the hunt for somewhere to put a lot of seaweed. His company, plans to take 2000 tonnes of farmed kelp per year and turn it into nutraceuticals, ingredients for food and cosmetics, and more....

https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/seaweed-success/4019791.article

Scientists and entrepreneurs are sowing the seeds for a new kind of industry. Hayley Bennett explores the buzz around the marine 'biorefinery' business - and what might hold it back

13/12/2024

Unlocking the potential of seaweed cultivation in Europe - Cultivating seaweed enhances the health of marine ecosystems and contributes significantly to climate change mitigation, while also creating sustainable economic opportunities.

https://www.mispeces.com/en/news/Unlocking-the-potential-of-seaweed-cultivation-in-Europe-Pathways-to-sustainability-and-economic-growth/

Brussels, Belgium - 7 November 2024 | Seaweed cultivation enhances marine health and addresses technological and regulatory challenges

11/12/2024

Seaweed proteins could be the next sustainable food source! Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, have found a new way to extract these proteins three times more efficiently than before—and this progress paves the way for seaweed burgers and protein smoothies from the sea.

https://phys.org/news/2024-11-blue-green-sustainable-proteins-seaweed.html

The protein in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, is a promising complement to both meat and other current alternative protein sources. Seaweed also contains many other important nutrients, and is grown without needing to be watered, fertilized or sprayed with insecticides. However, the proteins are of...

08/12/2024

Transforming an environmental challenge into a commercial opportunity - with declining fish stocks, the EU promotes seaweed farming as a sustainable and lucrative alternative for coastal communities.

https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/news/news-learn-how-eu-algae-initiative-supports-fishers-transitioning-seaweed-farming-euronews-green-2024-07-05_en

With declining fish stocks, the EU promotes seaweed farming as a sustainable and lucrative alternative for coastal communities.

06/12/2024

Barbados scientists and environmentalists hope to turn the tide on invasive seaweed by transforming the troublesome algae into a lucrative biofuel. Will smelly seaweed fuel cars?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr71vpz4ypo

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

28/05/2024

Can Algae Change our Food System?
FoodUnfolded published a great video about the Superfood and wether or not they are here to stay.

Algae can be used as a food source, supplements, bioplastic material, in animal feed, fertilisers, biofuels and more. They hold a great promise, to improve t...

15/12/2023

Another super cool approach to making algae wearable:

Inside The Reykjavik EDITION hotel in Iceland, fashion designers Tanguy Melinand and Drífa Líftóra Geimflaug Thoroddsen unveiled their collection of clothes stitched from harvested and preserved Icelandic seaweed for SEAWEEDWORKS exhibition. Both designers collaborate with SEAWEEDWORKS, a project founded by creative director Charlie Strand in hopes of spotlighting the uses of seaweed from art and fashion to design and technology. The trio has realized the seaweed-sewn garments to life, finding a platform to showcase their upcycled fashion pieces to reach a broader audience.

https://www.designboom.com/design/streetwear-dried-seaweed-algae-fashion-seaweedworks-reykjavik-edition-hotel-05-28-2023/

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fashion pieces stitched with icelandic seaweed Inside The Reykjavik EDITION hotel in Iceland, fashion designers Tanguy Mélinand and Drífa Líftóra unveil their collection of clothes stitched from harvested and preserved Icelandic seaweed for SEAWEEDWORKS exhibition. Both designers collaborate wi...

13/12/2023

Algae, a resource primarily associated with the food and energy sectors, is now making a groundbreaking entrance into the world of fashion.

As the global fashion industry grapples with its environmental impact, marked by substantial carbon emissions and excessive water usage, algae emerges as a sustainable and innovative solution. Here are some cool new ways, algae is making it's way into fashion....

https://sustainablebrands.com/read/chemistry-materials-packaging/3-material-innovators-algae-greener-fashion

Living Ink, Algaeing and Mounid are changing the game with carbon-negative, fast-to-produce alternatives to carcinogenic, petroleum-based inks, dyes and textiles.

22/09/2023

When we think about farming, we think about farming on land. Maybe it's time to change that? According to researchers, some farmers could shift their focus from land to sea to combat hunger, malnutrition and climate change.

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/193129/how-can-seaweed-farming-help-tackle-global-food-insecurity/

According to researchers, some farmers could shift their focus from land to sea to combat hunger, malnutrition and climate change.

03/09/2023

We're playing around not only with new ingredients for our clients here at Se Han , we also really enjoy using technology for our projects. Here are some algae inspired fashion outfits, created with the help of midjourney - what do you think?

31/08/2023

Vitadylan makes fabric out of island seaweed, beechwood and zinc fibers - isn't that fantastic?

Check out their site here https://www.vitadylan.com/

We have developed a revolutionary new fabric using a technology patented in Germany to capture the power of the sea in a garment, using island seaweed, beechwood and zinc fibers. GREY Fashion Berlin is exclusively using our fundamentally new material. Read why Vitadylan™ is a quantum leap and the ...

28/08/2023

If you're into seaweed as much as we are, you're probably also interested in cooking with algae... Here is a great book with over 70 delicious seaweed recipes, from wowing finger foods to hearty stews, this book should satisfy anyone: from a kitchen novice to a budding seaweed enthusiast. Kelp infused Martini anyone…?!

https://www.cornishseaweed.co.uk/product/the-seaweed-cookbook/

Our seaweed cookbook contains over 70 delicious seaweed recipes, from starters to desserts. With ecology, picking and drying info and much more!

25/07/2023

Wow - so cool! https://spirulinalamp.com/ - harvest Spirulina in your own home!

World´s first artificial lighting that produces Spirulina super-food.

04/07/2023

Have you heard of the "Blue bioeconomy – towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector"?

https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12780-Blue-bioeconomy-towards-a-strong-and-sustainable-EU-algae-sector_en

We'd be super interested to talk to companies working to implement this with the EU!

European Commission - Have your say

30/06/2023

A few days ago we introduced Algaeing, an exciting brand making fabrics out of seaweed. Here is an interesting read about why algae are such a great

Did you know we send 85% of the textiles we buy to landfill each year?
Polyester, one of the most common kinds of soft plastic used in the textile industry, is a prime culprit. The non-biodegradable fibre is found in an estimated 60% of garments!

Introducing fabrics made from seaweed could change that!

Many brands are starting to experiment with clothing made from algae. This sustainable, biodegradable alternative is better for the environment, and may just be an answer to the way fashion is destroying our planet. See some of the brands (including a partnership with Jason Momoa) that are getting o

28/06/2023

We love what you guys are doing Algaeing - Textile Creation - excited to see where you'll go with fabrics made from seaweed!

Readers, do you know any companies who focus on using fabrics made from truly sustainable sources?

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We’re constantly developing new sustainable solutions from algae, a healthy and renewable microorganism. We’re redesigning the fashion industry for future generations.