From Green Algae to Plastic
Annually, 396 million tons of plastic enter the planet, with a third of this tide of waste infiltrating ecosystems. The inadequate management of this material demands urgent actions to mitigate its environmental impact, as warned by WWF studies.
The proliferation of green algae, exacerbated by climate change and pollution, suffocates coastal ecosystems, contaminating water resources and putting public health at risk through toxins that cause liver, neurological, and respiratory diseases.
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Thanks to an innovative and patented solution, we address two global challenges: plastic pollution and the proliferation of invasive green algae. Our technology transforms these polluting algae, which invade beaches, into origin-based resins that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable a process we call Upcycling.
Algae cultivation absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to climate change mitigation. Furthermore, the production of algae-based bioplastics has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics. Algae stand out as potent carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide at a rate up to 20 times higher per unit area than terrestrial plants.
Algae can be used to produce various types of bioplastics with distinct properties, adapted to diverse industrial and commercial applications.
Algae cultivation technologies are evolving rapidly, driven by innovations that enable large-scale production for the manufacture of bioplastics.
Algae are a renewable raw material, whereas the fossil resources used in the production of conventional plastics have a long lifecycle and high environmental impact.
EU Policies: The project is in line with the Green Deal, the Bioeconomy Strategy, and the Circular Economy Plan, contributing to the transition towards a sustainable economy.
