Seaweed For Packaging

Consequences of climate change and plastic pollution are becoming increasingly severe. In such a context, plastic packaging is a major contributor to these issues due to its non-renewable origins and low recycling rates. The following roadmap is intended to spark a discussion and pave a path for seaweed to play a significant role in solving these crises. The roadmap offers insights by analyzing three dimensions: technology, market and regulatory. These insights were acquired through desk research and interviews. They offer direction and points of attention for the future of seaweed-based packaging.   

This roadmap formulates an ambition to replace up to 25% of plastic coatings on paper and 10% of single-use films with seaweed-based materials by 2050 in Europe, potentially cutting millions of kilograms of plastic waste. For seaweed to reach maturity in packaging, and to achieve this objective, further innovation, pilot projects, strengthening supply chains, policy lobbying and alignment, and standardization will be required.   

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