MARINE BIOPLASTIC WINS UK NATIONAL JAMES DYSON AWARD

摘要

A new form of bioplastic has been awarded the UK national James Dyson Award. Lucy Hughes from the University of Sussex is attempting to solve the problem of both single-use plastics and waste by harnessing fish offcuts to create a unique plastic alternative, MarinaTex. The bioplastic is made of organic fish waste ordinarily destined for landfill or incineration and locally sourced red algae. Using a unique formula of red algae to bind the proteins extracted from fish waste, MarinaTex has strong overlapping bonds giving it strength and flexibility. It is a translucent and flexible sheet material, making it ideal for applications in packaging.