64. Swaying Away from Plastics: Julia Marsh's Seaweed Solutions

Episode Description:

Julia Marsh of Sway discusses the revolutionary potential of seaweed in addressing the pervasive issue of plastic pollution. With a focus on sustainable packaging solutions, Marsh highlights how Sway leverages the natural properties of seaweed to create compostable, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic. Through a blend of innovation, environmental stewardship, and a deep understanding of the ocean's resources, Marsh shares her vision for a future where materials return to nature harmlessly, transforming our relationship with packaging and significantly reducing plastic waste.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Unveiling Seaweed's Potential: A Green Revolution Begins
• 00:00:23 - Inspiration from a Snowy NYC: The Journey to Innovation
• 00:01:41 - Decentralized Science: Pioneering Research and Freedom
• 00:02:31 - Crypto Meets Biology: A Novel Data Exchange
• 00:03:45 - Visioning Decentralized Science's Future: A Global Impact
• 00:05:16 - Genomic Data Marketplace: Ethical and Financial Implications
• 00:05:59 - Analyzing 23andMe's Decline: Lessons and Insights
• 00:08:09 - Genomic Data's New Horizon: Opportunities and Challenges
• 00:08:33 - Biotech's Business Paradigms: Navigating Through Innovation
• 00:09:27 - Startup Fundraising: Keys to Unlocking Potential
• 00:14:27 - From Design to Clean Tech: A Transformation Story
• 00:22:23 - Seaweed's Hurdles: Overcoming Obstacles for Sustainability
• 00:23:57 - Seaweed to Substitute Plastic: The Transformation Process
• 00:27:56 - Plastic Production and Recycling: Unveiling the Truth
• 00:29:42 - Infrastructure Shift: Paving the Way for Sustainable Solutions
• 00:30:38 - Sway's Journey: Merging Incorporation with Innovation
• 00:32:33 - Empowering Seaweed Farmers: Sway's Collaborative Effort
• 00:33:50 - Carbon Sequestration: Seaweed's Role in Climate Action
• 00:35:43 - Quality and Consistency: Selecting Sway's Seaweed
• 00:39:07 - Sway's Market Impact: A Sustainable Product Revolution
• 00:47:41 - The Future of Biotech: Sway's Visionary Approach
• 00:48:55 - Biotech's Role in Material Science: A New Era

Episode Links:

• Julia on LinkedIn
• Sway
• Desci NYC (social channel)
• Siraj Raval (Youtube channel)
• Arye Lipman LabDAO (interview)
• Jocelyn Pearl LabDAO and The Lady Scientist Podcast (Ep. 36 of GE)
• Merck Digital Sciences Studio (website)
• Finding Investor Tips (Erum’s Linkedin post)
• 23andMe stock value drops, company in tailspin (article)
• Terrarium - alternative materials community in Bangalore India (website)
• Dreaming in Biology with Cas Smith of Gingko (Ep. 5 of GE)
• C16 Biosciences, Shara Ticku Interview (Ep. 3 of GE)  
• Pangaia, Amanda Parkes Interview (Ep. 19 of GE)
• Checkerspot, Charles Dimmler Interview (Ep. 20 of GE)

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Topics Covered:  biomaterials, plastic industry, transition, thin film plastic, algae

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