ALGINA

BACKGROUND

Through zero-waste innovation and by making a sustainable use of local seaweed resources, the aim of Marea is to deliver a biodegradable material ÞARAPLAST that can successfully replace single-use plastic.

Bioplastics are the future for countless industries and seaweed is an incredible untapped resource to further the creation of a biodegradable base material.

In order for our model to be sustainable, further research is needed to establish an efficient utilisation of resources. Read more about MAREA.

WHY A STUDY ON FULL-UTILISATION?

Marea´s research project ALGINA has two main goals.

Algae research with particular emphasis on macroalgae as a basis to build a sustainable business model in the production of seaweed bioplastics in Iceland.

A seaweed waste mapping in order to identify opportunities for full-utilisation or by-products development. To make the most of the natural capital we are already using will take us one step closer to reach zero waste generation. The results of our full-utilisation study will be available in 2022.

SEAWEED FOR THE FUTURE

The research conducted under the scope of ALGINA has a direct impact in setting the basis for a sustainable framework around the development of MAREA´s Icelandic seaweed-derived bioplastic ÞARAPLAST.

MAREA´s vision is to promote a sustainable culture, help build knowledge around sustainability and contribute to the design of sustainable business models and frameworks around the utilisation of natural resources.