Defend The Eco-Trend: Algae

Sustainable Minimalists

Bleav + Stephanie Seferian

Leisure, Parenting, Kids & Family, Home & Garden

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Algae is having moments in many spotlights. First, innovators are using microalgae - not petrochemicals - to create disposable packaging. Elsewhere, macroalgae is fed to cows to reduce their methane emittance. And pesky algae blooms? There's actually a company that first captures then transforms algae blooms into our favorite sneaker's cushiony foam. Still, algae's biggest potential comes within the field of human nutrition. Is microalgae an alternative to fish for omega 3s and, if so, can this oft-overlooked photosynthetic organism solve our oceans' overfishing woes? Here to unpack algae's emergence on the environmental scene is proud omega 3 evangelist Corinna Bellizzi, who believes algae is worth paying attention to for its array of both planetary and human health benefits. (Psst ... If you're new to Defend The Eco-Trend episodes, this series dives deep into a product or innovation in the sustainability sphere with big promises. Is the hype legitimate (or is it greenwashing?). Here's a preview: [3:00] Half the oxygen we breathe comes from algae, plus other fun algae-related facts [6:00] Recent innovations in the algae space [16:00] Hey there, omega 3s! Microalgae's emerging place as part of the human nutrition solution [19:00] 3 must-dos for optimal health [21:00] Fewer fish, more algae: The Top 5 environmental and human health benefits associated with algae for omega 3s Resources mentioned: Orlo Nutrition (use code SUSTAINABLE10 for 10 percent off!) Care More, Be Better podcast Bloom Materials Notpla algae-based disposable packaging Want more episodes like this one? Check out #295: Defend The Eco-Trend: Bamboo Nutrition Without Compromise podcast * Join our (free!) community here. * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube. * Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. -- Thank you to our sponsors! Thrive Market: head to thrivemarket.com/sustainable for 30% off your first order and a $60 free gift. Cariloha: Get 25% off your order with code SUSTAINABLE at checkout. Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

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0:00.0	It has been a summer of self-care over here. I'm talking lots of hikes, lots of beach trips with the
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1:00.8	Hi listeners, welcome back.
1:05.0	My name is Stephanie Safarian and you're listening to episode 336 of sustainable
1:10.2	minimalist, a twice weekly show about intentional and eco-minimalist living.
1:15.0	On today's show we are discussing all things algae.
1:19.0	Micro algae is hitting the marketplace in a big way and a variety of ways and algae is touted
1:27.1	as the next big thing in environmental circles. But is this new foundfound love and adoration of algae truly promising or is it just
1:38.6	another false hope offering up more false promises.
1:43.0	Today's show is split into two parts.
1:47.0	In part one before the break, we are outlining up and coming
1:51.0	micro algae industries.
1:53.4	We're discussing the where and the how algae is being used
1:57.1	and why from an environmental standpoint,
2:00.0	algae is beneficial.
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