Harvesting, Fertilising, Revolutionising
Seaweed has long been touted as an important resource in the battle against climate change, thanks to its rapid growth and ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Inspired by conversations with a community garden group in Scotland and the founder of a company producing sustainable materials from seaweed, Emma Newman imagines a world in which new materials replace plastics and fossil fuels are replaced by different types of biomass, including seaweed. In episode 9 we heard from: Professor Chris Chuck from KelpiDanielle Banks from Seaweed GardensLewis Hou from Science CeilidhAuthor Gary L. PowellAdditional resourcesGuide to using seaweed as fertiliser [PDF], shared with kind permission by Danielle BanksSupport the show
Harvesting, Fertilising, Revolutionising