The Full Story
About BioSeaPack
During our second year of high school, we realised we had a greater responsibility as the younger, more privileged generation. We developed BioSeaPack to foster environmental advocacy and address the extreme plastic waste pollution that could soon disrupt our extraordinary ecosystems, habitats, wildlife, marine life, and human nature itself.
Our Mission: Extended
In Vietnam, the overconsumption and mismanagement of disposable plastics have led to a crisis, with over 80% of marine waste traced back to plastic pollution, and less than 30% of it ever recycled. As part of the rising generation of global citizens, we founded BioSeaPack to stand against environmental degradation and socio-economic inequalities that fuel destructive choices, and aspire to pioneer an empowering youth movement toward eco-conscious living.
​
Our mission is to address these interwoven challenges by advocating for seaweed-based packaging through hands-on research and public education. We aim to empower youth to step forward, act with awareness, and become tomorrow's leaders in sustainability. By making accessible resources and impact-driven solutions available, we hope to ignite change and innovation in our local community and beyond.
​
Because every hour of silence risks the future of our Earth. And it is better late than never.
Our Vision
At BioSeaPack, we envision a world where sustainability replaces pollution, and innovation drives a future free from the harm of single-use plastics. Inspired by the urgent need to protect our environment, health, and marine life, we strive to advocate for ethical, biodegradable alternatives by conducting rigorous trials and experiments that challenge the norm of plastic dependency. Our long-term vision is to cultivate a global shift toward eco-conscious living, where every product choice safeguards future generations and replenishes balance to our precious planet.
KEY FACTS
Eco-friendly benefits of seaweed
Our innovative and sustainable mechanism for tackling the over-exploitation of plastic usage that devastates the local ecosystem is the trial production of seaweed-based packaging combined with portions of paper. By far, seaweed is strikingly known to be non-toxic and a naturally green resource as it is absent of detrimental chemicals like BPA (Bisphenol A), unlike plastics.
BIODEGRADABILITY
Seaweed packaging decomposes swiftly and biologically, meaning it will disintegrate into enriching substances for soil and be utilized as compost. According to several studies, seaweed packaging can degrade within around 4-6 weeks, while conventional plastic takes up to 700 years to break down. After a few weeks to months, the residue is scientifically proven to be harmless, leaving no detrimental microplastics.
RENEWABILITY AND ABUNDANCE
Seaweed grows and cultivates rapidly while absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, ensuring its renewable and eco-friendly nature. There are more than 880 species of natural seaweed in Vietnam, of which 88 species, such as sargassum, obtain economic value, further establishing its accessibility and abundant supply. Notably, seaweed cultivation doesn’t require pesticides, fertilizers, or even freshwater, showcasing its sustainability and cost efficiency.
The potential of seaweed
Seaweed has flourished in our ecosystem for almost 1 billion years. Its swift, regenerative power at approximately 60 centimeters (2 feet) per day allows its extraction to be considered one of the most sustainable, also taking into account its large number of over 35 million tonnes. Initially, seaweed was used in medicine due to its content of bioactive compounds and significant medicinal work; this escalated into food, beauty products, fuels, and now, with the importance of bettering Earth and your help, packaging. The gelling (solidifying) properties of seaweed, as well as its high carbohydrate content, make turning it into various packaging types possible, a more sustainable alternative to conventional plastic.