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 February 5, 2021

Algae Materials and Sustainability on Business Insider

We have figured out how to turn algae into flip flops. We discuss the environmental impact of biodegradable polyurethanes, together with the current challenges in getting the invention mass produced and the need for enough algae farms to support the supply chain.

New Science Behind Algae-based Flip-flops

As the world’s most popular shoe, flip-flops account for a troubling percentage of plastic waste that ends up in landfills, on seashores and in our oceans. Scientists at the University of California San Diego have spent years working to resolve this problem, and now they have taken a step further toward accomplishing this mission.

Our research is featured on the DOE blog

New Foams Made Entirely from Algae Could Support Your Next Yoga Mat, Skateboard, or Mattress.