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Published: 13th February 2026
Plantsea smashes crowdfunding target – bringing seaweed polymer closer to market
Welsh innovator Plantsea has smashed its £50k crowdfunding target, raising £350k that will help advance production of its seaweed-based biodegradable membrane from lab-scale innovation to industrial manufacturing trials. Plantsea’s seaweed polymer is designed to replace traditional capsules used…
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Published: 9th February 2026
Plantsea smashes crowdfunding target – bringing seaweed polymer closer to market
Seaweed-based biodegradable membrane innovator Plantsea has smashed its £50k crowdfunding target, raising £350k that will help advance production from lab-scale innovation to industrial manufacturing trials. Made from seaweed, Plantsea’s natural polymer film will dissolve in water or biodegrade…
Published: 15th May 2024
Seaweed offers unique potential to tackle microplastics and boost coastal economies
Speaking at Wales’ first Festival of Seaweed, Dr Alex Newnes – co-founder and COO at PlantSea – explained how seaweed can replace plastic packaging to tackle microplastics, reduce carbon and contribute to a resilient green economy. PlantSea is an award-winning start-up based in St Asaph.
