Inside Seaweed #2: FlexSea with Carlo Fedeli – Single use bioplastic from seaweed, developing alternative packaging materials to replace traditional plastic.

Carlo Fedeli is the CEO and cofounder of FlexSea, a startup developing alternative packaging materials from seaweed, in order to replace single use flexible plastic packaging.

In this episode, we talk about how first-hand experience of plastic pollutions pushed Carlo to turn to seaweed for a solution. We cover topics such as legislation, carbon credits and the differences between seaweed bioplastic and other plant-based bioplastics. We also look into how to influence public perception towards seaweed, how to source seaweed, the role of biorefineries and the future opportunities coming from strong collaboration between different players in the industry.

Useful Links:

FlexSea website
FlexSea Contact page, where you can also sign up to the newsletter (“The Harvest”)
FlexSea on LinkedIn
Carlo Fedeli’s LinkedIn profile
The Safe Seaweed coalition
Seaweed for Europe