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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

How One Startup Turns Algae Into Carbon-Negative Bioplastics

from The Climate Tech Podcast with Fexingo: Energy, Sustainability, and Decarbonization Companies · host Fexingo

Episode 44 of The Climate Tech Podcast explores a breakthrough in sustainable materials: using algae to produce biodegradable plastics that actually remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Lucas and Luna dive into the science behind the company AlgaeMatrix, which claims its process can sequester two tons of CO2 per ton of bioplastic produced — making it carbon-negative. They discuss the economics, the challenges of scaling algae farming, and why big brands like Coca-Cola and Unilever are investing in this technology. A concrete look at one of the most promising paths to replacing petroleum-based plastics. #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Bioplastics #Algae #CarbonNegative #AlgaeMatrix #CocaCola #Unilever #CircularEconomy #Decarbonization #CleanTech #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast #RenewableMaterials #CO2Removal #PlasticPollution #GreenChemistry Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Episode 44 of The Climate Tech Podcast explores a breakthrough in sustainable materials: using algae to produce biodegradable plastics that actually remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Lucas and Luna dive into the science behind the company AlgaeMatrix, which claims its process can sequester two tons of CO2 per ton of bioplastic produced — making it carbon-negative. They discuss the economics, the challenges of scaling algae farming, and why big brands like Coca-Cola and Unilever are investing in this technology. A concrete look at one of the most promising paths to replacing petroleum-based plastics. #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Bioplastics #Algae #CarbonNegative #AlgaeMatrix #CocaCola #Unilever #CircularEconomy #Decarbonization #CleanTech #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast #RenewableMaterials #CO2Removal #PlasticPollution #GreenChemistry Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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