Seaweed-Based Products for Decarbonization
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Bioplastics

State of approach
OverviewScience, Technology and EngineeringTechnology Readiness LevelProduct PerformanceMitigation PotentialCost/Market AdoptionEnvironmental Co-benefits and RisksSocial Co-benefits and RisksPolicy and Regulation

Development gaps and needs
ScienceProcessing and EngineeringMarkets and InvestmentsSocial License and Community AcceptancePolicy and Governance

First-order priorities
OverviewBuild market share in beachhead marketsBuild buyer coalitions for demand aggregationBuild the science foundation for bioplastic developmentReduce biomass cost through cultivation R&DClose performance gaps to unlock the next tier of marketsBuild consistent, scalable supply chainsOptimize manufacturing for quality and environmental impactTailor feedstock for compatibility with manufacturing linesImplement financial incentives and disincentives through policyLaunch evidence-based consumer and market campaigns