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Algae-based biomaterials are transitioning from the lab to the market. Backed by strong demand, policy support, and proven applications, they are now competing in select sectors, from food packaging to footwear, where sustainability meets performance.
Ramesh Babu Padamati and Kona Mondal represented Trinity College Dublin and the IMPRESS project at the Americas Regional Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, held from September 24 to 26, 2025, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
From shoes to straws, algae are powering a new wave of sustainable materials. With polymers like alginate and ulvan, and innovations ranging from edible packaging to algae-derived foams, seaweed and microalgae are proving they can compete with plastics — if paired with circular infrastructure.
IMPRESS successfully co-hosted a hybrid workshop on “Developing Novel Blue Biorefineries from Aquatic Resources”. The event was co-hosted with CIRCALGAE and FOODIMAR and organised by CEVA (Centre d’Etude et de Valorisation des Algues).
A new publication from University College Cork, developed under the IMPRESS project, introduces a five-stage framework to better understand and manage wastewater from seafood processing. The findings highlight key pollution hotspots and support more sustainable treatment strategies.
Join IMPRESS, CIRCALGAE, and FOODIMAR on September 10, 2025, for a hybrid workshop exploring sustainable blue biorefineries. Discover cutting-edge research, industry insights, and the future of aquatic resource valorisation.
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