Plastic. Climate. Future.

Is Seaweed a New Hope for Sustainable Packaging?

June 9, 2026·54 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, we speak with Neil Morris, founder of Kelpi, about how seaweed-based materials could help reshape the future of packaging — and what it really takes to move beyond fossil-based plastics.We discuss:Why seaweed is attracting attention as a renewable feedstockThe challenge of scaling sustainable packaging solutionsHow brands are approaching next-generation materialsThe realities behind replacing conventional plasticsWhy infrastructure, economics, and regulation matter as much as innovationWhat makes this conversation especially interesting is that it moves beyond hype. Neil shares the practical realities of building a materials startup in one of the world’s most challenging industries — packaging.At Plastic Climate Future, we believe serious conversations about plastics, climate, circularity, and innovation need nuance, not slogans.🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

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