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Seaweed, not plastic in your laundry pods! It’s estimated that over 20 billion plastic laundry and dishwasher pods are used every year. We understand how convenient these pods are, but are these traditional laundry and dishwasher pods safe for the environment? The film that dissolves in the wash is made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a plastic that dissolves in water but isn’t biodegradable. A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health shows that over 75% of intact plastic particles from laundry and dishwasher pods can be released into oceans, rivers, canals and soil. In wastewater, this plastic film has the potential to absorb dangerous chemicals or contaminants, antibiotics, or heavy metals at high concentrations and then work their way up the food chain. PlantSea is working towards giving consumers more choice: films made out of Seaweed, so you can chose a more environmentally-friendly option. #seaweed #seaweedpackaging #laundrypods #laundry #plantsea #packaginginnovation #sustainable #sustainablepackaging #dishwasherpod #choicesmatter #plastic #plasticfree

This International Women's Day, we're celebrating Angharad Jones, our very first employee, whose dedication in the lab is driving our journey towards sustainability. In STEM, women often face unique challenges, but Angharad's perspective is invaluable. As she says, "As a woman, I bring a different perspective to the team which is valued and respected. Personally, the lab feels like a second home. Days filled with new developments, exciting opportunities, and being directly involved in the move towards a sustainable planet is amazing! Supported by great teammates turned friends, I feel empowered to grow in a fun yet professional environment at PlantSea." Angharad, thank you for your incredible contributions and for inspiring us all! #IWD #womeninstem #womensday #biomaterial #seaweed

Think your water-soluble pods are safe for the environment? 76% of PVA-based films escape wastewater treatment, polluting our oceans. PlantSea’ seaweed-based film is the alternative brands need. - 100% natural & biodegradable - No toxins, no microplastics - 99.5% lower CO₂ emissions than plastic bottles With PVA bans increasing, now’s the time to switch. Read the post below to learn more! Congratulations to Rhiannon Rees, Alex Newnes, and the PlantSea team!

In this episode of Road to Forest Valley, we spoke with Rhiannon Rees, CEO and founder of PlantSea, about how seaweed is shaping the future of sustainable materials. What started as a beachside experiment has turned into an innovative solution - creating a fully biodegradable, water-soluble plastic alternative from seaweed. PlantSea’s solution addresses plastic pollution at its source, offering a safer, nature-based replacement for traditional PVA plastics used in home care, cosmetics, and packaging. With growing demand from major brands, Rhiannon and the PlantSea team are scaling up to bring this material to market. Listen to the full conversation on Spotify! https://lnkd.in/eiY5Gmxs

Brilliant day with Innovate UK Business Connect showcasing our materials at the Materials & Manufacturing event! We were really impressed with the investor interest and the genuine excitement around our industry! Thank you to the team for inviting us Denise Goldsmith Nick Cliffe Prof Sally Beken, Fellow IOM3 Geraldine Mateu PlantSea

Sustainable Packaging, Redefined! Meet PlantSea at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 with Innovate UK 🌿♻️ We’re on a mission to ditch plastic for good—and we can’t wait to show you how at Empack 2025! 📍 Where? L-50, NEC Birmingham 📅 When? 12th-13th Feb, 2025 Are you ready to rethink packaging? Let’s connect at Empack 2025 and explore how we can make sustainable packaging the new standard! Rhiannon Rees Mei An Collier Smith Nishtha Malhotra #EMPACK2025 #PACKAGINGSHOW #EMPACK #INNOVATEUK #UKRI #SEAWEEDPACKAGING #SEAWEED

🌊🎉 PlantSea is Officially a Startups 100 Business! 🎉🌊 We are beyond thrilled to announce that PlantSea has been named an official Startups 100 business for 2025! 🚀✨ Being recognised as one of the top startups in the UK is an incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work, innovation, and passion that drives our mission. From transforming seaweed into sustainable solutions to championing planet-friendly alternatives, this milestone is just the beginning! A huge thank you to our team, supporters, and customers who believe in our vision. Together, we’re proving that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand. Let’s keep making waves! 🌊♻️ #Startups100 #PlantSea #SustainableInnovation #Seaweed #EcoFriendly #Startups2025 #biomaterial #seaweedpackaging #biomaterialpackaging

A little bit of fun... I had some seaweed paper offcuts from the Science Owl sustainable gift tags we sold over Christmas. Instead of throwing them out, I got creative and made some art! 🎨 This little piece is now happily displayed in my living room. Waste materials don't need to be wasted! ----- For more like this, follow Science Owl here and on Instagram (@scienceowledu)

The UK’s longest-running index of the most promising new startups, the Startups 100, has released its 2025 lineup. The list includes two Welsh-headquartered businesses, Deploy™ and PlantSea. Both Welsh businesses were recognised for further awards in the Startups 100 Index 2025. Deploy™ was named the winner of the Startups 100 Social Impact Award, while PlantSea was shortlisted for the the Startups 100 Sustainability Award. Deploy™ profile: revolutionising water infrastructure with flat-packed, concrete-filled fabric solutions that are easy to transport and deploy. From aiding earthquake relief in Turkey to supporting construction projects and emergency response systems worldwide, Deploy is transforming water storage with sustainable, versatile technology and partnerships with UNICEF and Oxfam. PlantSea profile: aiming to tackle plastic waste by creating biodegradable packaging from seaweed and plant-based materials, inspired by Bali’s pollution crisis. Backed by the Development Bank of Wales and boasting growing sales, PlantSea is driving sustainable packaging innovation and reducing plastic waste on a global scale. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUwBrVtd #DBF

Take a look at Formes de Luxe's most-read material #innovations in 2024 in our latest newsletter here → https://lnkd.in/eC_6J8k5 Sign up to our newsletters - https://lnkd.in/ezzhpCYh Traille Authentic Material ICTYOS PlantSea Chloe Bensahel Rose Ekwé #formesdeluxe #packaging #luxurypackaging #packagingdesign #packagingindustry #materials #nextgenmaterials #packagingmaterials #innovativematerials