Too Much Seaweed, Not Enough Beach
Invasive seaweed has grown abundant, and is washing up on shores across the globe, namely Mexico and the Caribbean. The seaweed often accumulates on beaches, with nowhere to go, given that landfills are at capacity. Leaving this leafy biomass leads to degradation of the seaweed and detriment to the surrounding environment and local economy.
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Despite becoming a nuisance, this biomass is quite fruitful, well, actually, sweet. These invasive algae are packed with complex sugars which can be used for biofuel and biostimulant production.
Utilizing this invasive plant is not only beneficial to manufacturing, but also environmental remediation and local economy growth. Throughout my posts, I am going to cover all things seaweed, sustainability, and applicability of this biomass for everyday consumer products and use, while also relating back to the local socio-environmental impacts as well. Hopefully, I will get you to love seaweed as much as I do.
