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💡We're launching a Seaweed Ideathon. Here's why...

paxtier • 7 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

🔬 Science Seaweed Microalgae Sustainability

Launching a Seaweed Ideathon to address challenges like high prices in the seaweed industry.
Market pull and demand for seaweed biomass can be a hurdle in the industry.
Focusing on upstream areas like cultivation and processing costs is crucial for seaweed sector growth.

🌿 The social licence to cultivate dilemma

paxtier • 6 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🍲 Food & Drink Aquaculture Plant-based Seaweed Microalgae Alternative Proteins

Gaining a social license to operate is crucial for seaweed cultivation in emerging regions.
Challenges in seaweed farming include conflicts with other marine users and the need for early community involvement.
Potential solutions include improved education, collaboration, thoughtful site selection, and forming regional organizations.

🌎 Elliot Roth | The 100% algae diet and putting profitability first in 2023

paxtier • 3 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23

🍲 Food & Drink Algae Seaweed Microalgae Aquaculture

Global demand for algae products is increasing, but the industry needs to focus on solving urgent problems.
Brevel raised $18.5M for developing microalgae-based alternative proteins, showing investment in sustainable food sources.
Elliot Roth emphasizes the importance of profitability and innovation in algae technology, sharing insights on a 100% algae diet.

💎 Best of the week in algae 💎 - I scroll, so you don't have to!

paxtier • 3 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23

🔬 Science Microalgae Investing Research

The European Parliament supports a strong and sustainable EU algae sector.
ReFeed Canada partners with Cascadia Seaweed for an agricultural product launch.
Volta Greentech introduces climate-friendly beef labeled 'Lome Beef.'

🍃The Paxtier Report 160523

paxtier • 2 implied HN points • 16 May 23

🔬 Science Algae Aquaculture Investing Climate change Microalgae

The value of the ocean economy is significant, ranging from $3-6 trillion per year.
Aquaculture requires massive capital investment to prevent a seafood production shortfall by 2050.
EcoLogicStudio has successfully turned algae into a biodegradable biopolymer tree that performs photosynthesis.

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🥤Lessons in seaweed bioplastics with Thibaut Monfort Micheo | FlexSea

paxtier • 1 implied HN point • 07 Sep 23

🔬 Science Seaweed Microalgae

EU is focusing on recycling, leaving less room for bioplastics.
Demand for natural sun care is growing in Asia.
Dutch microalgae producer Phycom secures over €9M in a deal.

📦 Dutch Government acknowledges Notpla’s seaweed-based packaging

paxtier • 0 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23

🔬 Science Algae Microalgae Research Innovation Sustainability

Dutch Government acknowledges Notpla's seaweed-based packaging as first plastic-free material
Provectus Algae working on cost-competitive methane-reducing feed additives
Lyell researchers awarded £2.2m to study marine plankton's carbon absorption in the ocean