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BioPlaster Research - turning invasive algae into biodegradable materials - replace plastics and restore marine ecosystems

BioPlaster Research - turning invasive algae into biodegradable materials - replace plastics and restore marine ecosystems

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BioPlaster from Mexico transforms invasive sargassum algae into high-performance, certified biodegradable materials that replace petroleum-based plastics in packaging and textiles. Their product line includes compostable films, bags, foams, and threads designed for circularity, industrial scalability, and environmental impact.

Listen to the story of Andrea and Daniel, Co-founders of BioPlaster Research, about how they’re taking the 38M metric tons of sargassum algae that washes up on the Caribbean coast every year and converting it into biodegradable solutions for the $900B plastic industry. They have over $5.3M in LOIs from partners like IKEA suppliers, Great Packaging, AbaMex, and our portfolio company Refurbi and will start commercialisation early 2026.

Angel investors Lorena Compean and Stephanie Groen join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.

Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.

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