Paeroa, a small New Zealand town, has became home to the world’s first seaweed nanocellulose biorefinery. Developed by family-owned AgriSea in partnership with Bioeconomy Science Institute-Scion, the facility converts waste seaweed into nanocellulose hydrogel, producing up to 1,600 kg per week.
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Dr. Nora von Xylander of Tunley Environmental describes how Algapelago will deploy its modular cultivation system to test the scalability and ecological impacts of co-cultivating S. latissima and M. edulis.
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Blue Evolution has launched Orca Minerals, the first U.S.-based platform to mine critical minerals without traditional mining. Instead of blasting rock or disturbing the seabed, Orca uses cultivated seaweed and sunlight to harvest rare earth elements and critical minerals.
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CEO Beau Perry shares his company’s vision and methods to revolutionize the use of seaweed in various markets.
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COAST, a leading platform for fostering innovation and collaboration, has announced the winner of the first annual 2024 Pitchfest.
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Up to $18.8 million is available for R&D. The concept paper deadline is May 10, 2024. Full applications are due June 27, 2024.
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