New to planet. Designed to Disappear.
This is the world's leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing single use plastics. This woman-owned firm is partnering with experts in regenerative aquaculture from Maine to New Zealand to expand the ‘blue economy’ with its proprietary resins. Made from easily compostable seaweed, their Ocean Blue straws, utensils and other products are already a favorite among some of the nation’s most famous chefs, restaurant chains and eco-chic hotels. Their new category of materials are “Designed to Disappear” and advancing our planet to a plastic-free, decarbonized future.
TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION
They create compostable resins from regenerative aquaculture, allowing products like Ocean Blue straws, utensils, and packaging to naturally degrade. Their proprietary technology ensures these products are plastic-free, sustainable, and designed to disappear,
CURRENT STATUS
Actively expanding its seaweed-based material technology, collaborating with regenerative aquaculture experts from regions like Maine and New Zealand.
ORIGINS
Founded by Chelsea Briganti and Isabelle Boucher, two entrepreneurs driven by the need to tackle the growing plastic pollution crisis. After learning about the environmental impact of plastic, they developed a seaweed-based alternative to replace single-use plastics. Starting with the creation of compostable straws, they set out to create a material that would not only be sustainable but also offer an innovative solution to a global problem.