An curved arrow pointing right. A California startup makes compostable replacements for thin-film plastic out of seaweed. The company sources raw materials from seaweed farms, which can provide ...

As fiber-based packaging technologies advance, industry proponents say now is the time to replace plastic with recyclable, ...

Edible packaging, for example, utilizes materials like seaweed or rice to create containers that consumers can safely eat or compost, eliminating waste altogether. Minimalistic design strategies ...

For refrigerated liquids, the firm designed a pouch from seaweed, claiming it will ... “We have tried some products with a very minimalist packaging design,” says Marty Kolewe, director ...

An curved arrow pointing right. From a pile of seaweed to a packet of soy sauce. The London startup Notpla has created a plastic alternative from seaweed that's biodegradable — and even edible.

Designers can lead in sustainable packaging design, but consumer education and behavior change are key challenges, says ...