Startup Bioplaster Research converts beach blight into bioplastic
In Mexico, Bioplaster Research is converting sargassum algae—an invasive species that has become a frequent headache for the Caribbean’s tourist hotspots—into bioplastics. The startup is developing sargassum-based alternatives to polystyrene foam for impact protection, polypropylene mailer bags and plastic stretch wrap, along with biomaterials for textile applications. The company’s origins date to late 2019, when CEO […]
