What makes seaweed a sustainable ingredient?

Mara Seaweed

Mara Seaweed

Standard Supplier 27th October 2022
Mara Seaweed

Mara Seaweed

Standard Supplier

What makes seaweed a sustainable ingredient?

Seaweed is a climate-positive, carbon-negative crop which absorbs around 50% more CO2 per square metre than the tropical rainforest. 


It is one of the fastest growing organisms on the planet, growing up to 50cm a day.

We've shared more of our thoughts here.


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