Algae Making a Difference!!! Noriware: Scaling Red Algae into a Viable Alternative to Single-Use Plastics
In the transition to sustainable materials, few companies are bridging innovation and scalability as effectively as Noriware, a Swiss-based startup developing biodegradable packaging derived from red algae.
At the core of Noriware’s technology is a biopolymer sourced from red algae, a renewable marine resource known for its versatile polysaccharides. Through a proprietary process, Noriware transforms this biomass into flexible packaging films that naturally degrade in soil and marine environments. These materials break down without releasing microplastics.
Their product is designed to replace conventional single-use plastics used in food wrappers, pouches, and similar disposable applications. What sets Noriware apart is not just the material itself but their commitment to production-scale viability. The company has developed a platform that moves algae-based packaging beyond the lab and into the commercial supply chain.
Noriware focuses on three key areas:
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Compostability in real-world conditions
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Scalable manufacturing methods
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Marine-safe, circular material use
Their success demonstrates that algae, and red algae specifically, can serve as a foundation for next-generation packaging materials. Their work directly addresses global concerns around plastic pollution and aligns with increasing demand for non-petroleum-based alternatives.
At Algae Research and Supply, we view companies like Noriware as critical examples of how algae can transition from experimental to practical, industry-ready tools for solving climate and pollution challenges.
Learn more about their process and mission at:
https://noriware.com/process/
