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Seaweed is a sustainable packaging choice, sequestering CO2 and requiring no land or fresh water for cultivation. Credit: B\u2019ZEOS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

European sea packaging company B\u2019ZEOS has secured financing through a seed funding round, led by Faber with contributions from ICIG Ventures to expand its compostable seaweed-based packaging solutions, which are fully bio-based and home-compostable.<\/p>\n

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The collaboration with Faber and ICIG Ventures will enable B\u2019ZEOS to accelerate product development, meet industry demands, and begin commercial production.<\/p>\n

B\u2019ZEOS\u2019 solutions are designed to be compatible with existing packaging production lines, offering versatility across various sectors.<\/p>\n

The company has already conducted five paid pilots, including collaborations with partners such as Nestl\u00e9<\/a>, to validate the viability and scalability of its packaging.<\/p>\n

Further pilot schemes are planned to showcase the value of B\u2019ZEOS\u2019 solutions, with the potential to reach test-shop stages with partners.<\/p>\n

As a raw material, seaweed offers several environmental benefits, including CO\u2082 sequestration and no reliance on land or fresh water, making it a sustainable choice for packaging.<\/p>\n

B\u2019ZEOS founder and CEO Guy Maurice said: \u201cWe\u2019ve developed a truly sustainable seaweed-based packaging solution, derived from a variety of seaweed species. We\u2019re not just focused on developing an eco-friendly solution; we are providing an industry-ready, scalable alternative for packaging manufacturers globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cBacked by strategic investors and leveraging our extensive experience in the packaging sector, B\u2019ZEOS is poised to lead the way in transforming the industry with our innovative materials.\u201d<\/p>\n

The seed funding builds on previous financial support from biotech investor biotope by VIB, ocean-tech accelerator Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and grants from the Research Council of Norway, Global Seaweed Coalition, Innovation Norway, and the Eureka Network\u2019s Eurostars programme.<\/p>\n

With the additional seed funding, B\u2019ZEOS will advance its technology readiness level from TRL7 to TRL8.<\/p>\n

ICIG Ventures investment director Dr Pelin Yilmaz said: \u201cB\u2019ZEOS is pioneering an exceptional approach to sustainable materials, and we recognise that potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership with B\u2019ZEOS, complemented by the expertise of our compounding platform, allows us to transition towards fossil-free, compostable packaging. We were impressed by B\u2019ZEOS\u2019 tech-oriented team. Their industry expertise enables them to understand the sustainability needs and requirements of the packaging sector, creating solutions that are both robust and versatile.\u201d<\/p>\n

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