Seaweed and onion skins: British companies look to natural products to replace plastic

Feb 13, 2023
The British government has imposed a far-reaching ban on single-use plastics, creating opportunity for environmental entrepreneurs.
Examples of Notpla's biodegradable packaging — made from seaweed.
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Seaweed: ‘Adventurous' and a $6.4 billion industry

Jan 21, 2015
It's not just a sushi roll wrapper anymore. It's everywhere.