THE TOXIC PFAS REPLACEMENT MADE FROM SEAWEED
PFAS - a Global Threat
'Forever chemicals' contaminate our water, food, and bodies, and they never go away
Toxic to Humans
PFAS chemicals build up in the human body and stay there. Over 95% of people already have PFAS in their blood. Long-term exposure is linked to: kidney and testicular cancer, reduced fertility and pregnancy complications, thyroid disease and liver damage, high cholesterol, a weaker immune system (including a reduced response to vaccines), and
effects on children’s growth and development.
Environmental
PFAS never break down, causing pollution across the planet. They accumulate in water, soil, and air, and continue to worsen climate change and ocean acidification. Textiles release PFAS during manufacturing, washing and disposal. There are more than 8,000 contaminated sites across Europe, and clean-up is extremely difficult and expensive. In Europe, health and clean-up costs add up to 84 billion euros a year.
Regulatory
PFAS are synthetic chemicals found throughout everyday textiles - curtains, carpets, sofas, sportswear, workwear - and firefighting foam. Governments worldwide are banning PFAS. France and Denmark banned PFAS in 2026 and a complete EU phase-out is proposed by 2030. Industries must transition to safer alternatives to avoid fines, santions and criminal action. Many alternatives still rely on other synthetic chemicals not yet banned.
Urgent Need for Replacement
Shaping the Future of Europe’s Seaweed Sector by linking cultivation, processing and applications
Calling all seaweed suppliers and cultivators!
If you’re a seaweed supplier or cultivator, we invite you to take a few minutes to complete our SHORT SURVEY and share your experiences.
Your input will help map the European seaweed sector, and support the development of a more sustainable, bio-based future. This work forms part of the MARMADE project, an EU-funded initiative focused on advancing marine biomass for use and innovative bioproducts.
Check out this blog to find out more!
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
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WHY SEAWEED?
Natural PFAS alternative
made 100% from Seaweed
Non-Toxic & Safe
Safer for humans, animals, and ecosystems.
Regenerative Biomass
Seaweed is an untapped circular biomass that sustains ocean ecosystems and produces oxygen. Its natural abundance enables scalable cost-competitive production.
Highly Effective
Water-repellent, flame-retardant that performs as well as PFAS.
