As somebody who eats algae it’s nice to see other variations and uses being discovered and invented. This CNN news article discusses an Israeli firm that is using Algae to reduce the amount of water used to create a t-shirt by up to 80%.
In addition to the lower water usage it also reduces harmful chemicals during the creation process. With stronger properties I hope to see this Middle-East startup prosper and change the way that we manufacturer and create t-shirts over the next 30 years.
While change is slow to adapt if it’s economically feasible and better for the environment without increased labor needs this could be a big thing. Only thing is it’s currently being grown via vertical farming so we would need to see an increase in vertical farms growing algae.
Here in Florida I purchase raw living spirulina that is delivered to my door. It’s grown in the Vero Beach, Florida area and delivered in a box that is packed with dry ice packets.
For more information read the CNN Article here:
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/israel-algae-environment-textiles-spc-intl-hnk/index.html