Companies are taking advantage of Maine’s strong seaweed farming heritage and slough of algae experts to develop seaweed-based plastic alternatives for everyday products from fishing gear to detergent pods.
Dirigo Sea Farms and Viable Gear shared some insights at Bigelow Laboratory’s inaugural Maine Algae Science Day last month on how to start and scale up these kinds of innovative companies. (And learn more about Maine Algae Science Day in this first-hand account from our own Kerry Dykens!)
Their experiences highlight how scientists and entrepreneurs are working together and leveraging Maine’s competitive advantages to advance exciting algae-based solutions.
Check out the full article in The Maine Monitor.
