To mark World Oceans Day, we look at why seaweed could be the material of the future.
Central Saint Martins graduate Scarlett Yang combines algae with other ocean-based materials to create her 3D-printed bio-based fabrications.’s skincare range is based on kelp, bladderwrack and dulse that’s harvested by hand locally in Margate. “Seaweed is renowned for its antioxidant and healing properties, making it the perfect star skincare ingredient,” Charlie Vickery, the brand’s managing director, explains.
To help scale up the use of seaweed across multiple industries, Karen Scofield-Seal, along with co-founder Dr Charlie Bavington, set upin 2018. “We’ve developed a green technology that transforms farmed seaweed into natural ingredients for beauty, food and material products,” Scofield-Seal, who recently won Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Future Award, explains.
With seaweed also being used to develop bio-based packaging, it’s clear just how versatile algae can be – with the benefits felt by both people and the planet. “We’re only just beginning to unlock its true potential,” Vickery says. “Its potential is truly limitless.”
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