Algae-Made Packaging

Solving global warming takes more than just trees

The leading sustainable packaging company, DS Smith, launched a new project that will study the possible use of algae fibers as a packaging material.

As the demand for sustainable alternatives continues to grow, the company has decided to venture into an untapped but ever-growing market - algae. The company hopes that algae will one day pioneer the packaging sector and serve as an alternative fiber to wood. DS Smith will also study if algae can be useful in eliminating plastics and serve as an alternative to petroleum-based food packaging products.

DS Smith is currently working with numerous biotechnology companies to collaborate in the creation of algae-based boxes, paper wraps, and paperboard trays. This new initiative is in keeping with DS Smith's company goals - by 2023 it hopes to manufacture 100 % recyclable packaging.