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Seaweed-Based Period Pads Turn Blood Into Gel, Cut 1.2 Leaks Per Cycle – Virginia Tech Breakthrough

From Seaweed to Superpad: How Scientists Are Solving Century-Old Leakage Problems Leakage is widely reported as the leading concern for menstruators—often causing embarrassment, missed school or work, and anxiety about staining. Recent

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

June 2, 2025

Design·Fashion·Plant Based·Sustainability

From Seaweed to Streetwear: Tanguy Mélinand’s Vision for a Sustainable Fashion Future

Emerging from the quiet town of Landéda, in Brittany, France, Tanguy Mélinand’s unique approach to fashion is raising eyebrows worldwide. Inspired by the verdant seaweed-laden coastlines of his hometown, this 23-year-old visionary

Govind Tekale

July 15, 2023

Health·Ocean·USA

High Levels of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Florida’s Seaweed Invasion: Pathogen Storm Alert

The Great Atlantic sargassum belt, a massive 5,000-mile-wide seaweed bloom, is washing up on Florida’s beaches. Scientists warn of high levels of flesh-eating Vibrio bacteria in the decomposing algae.Plastic marine debris interacting

Karmactive Staff

June 6, 2023

Marine Life·Sustainability·USA

From Seaweed Nuisance to Innovative Solution: Carbon wave $13 Million Plan to Upcycle Sargassum Blooms

Carbon wave, a Boston-based startup, has raised $5 million in venture funding to “upcycle” Sargassum seaweed into biomaterials, led by an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. At present, Florida’s west coast is

Govind Tekale

May 1, 2023

Nature·Ocean·USA

Florida’s Sargassum Apocalypse: A Massive Seaweed Blob Hits the Coastline

Weighing an estimated 10 million pounds and stretching 5,000 miles wide, a giant seaweed blob has begun making landfall on Florida beaches. Called sargassum, the seaweed is leaving girthy, smelly clumps on

Govind Tekale

April 26, 2023

Nature·Ocean

New Satellite Images Show The Incoming Invasion of Massive Sargassum Seaweed Belt Threatening Florida and Caribbean Coastlines

A massive belt of seaweed called sargassum is expected to approach Florida and the Caribbean, causing numerous problems as it washes ashore. The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, spreading from West Africa to

Karmactive Team

March 27, 2023

Nature·Ocean·Travel

A Massive 5,000-Mile Seaweed Bloom Threatens Tourism and Ecosystems Along the Atlantic Belt

A massive seaweed bloom spread across 5,000-mile, the ‘Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt,’ is one of the largest on record and is posing a threat to wildlife, infrastructure, and the tourism industry. The

Rahul Somvanshi

March 13, 2023

News

Air Pollution Cause 4.5 Premature Deaths, 8 Million Metric Tons Of Seaweed, New York’s $4.2 Billion In Bonds For Climate Defense & More – Weekly NewS

1. According to a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute, even though organizations recognise the sustainability requirements and most have announced net zero commitments, there is still a gap between long-term

Pranjali Hasotkar

November 13, 2022

A view of the Downtown Seattle skyline from the Rizal Bridge, seen during smokey conditions caused by wildfires in the Western U.S. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Climate·News·USA

Washington HFC Law Targets 75% Emissions Cut by 2035 Using Reclaimed Refrigerants and Phased Supply Limits

On May 17, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed a new law aimed at reducing emissions from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful chemicals that trap heat in the atmosphere at alarming rates. The legislation, House

Govind Tekale

May 24, 2025

Representative Image. The vaquita. Photo Source: NOAA

Conservation·Marine Life

Vaquita Numbers Plummet to 6-8 Amid Illegal Gillnet Fishing: Bonus Quiz Inside

The vaquita, the world’s smallest porpoise, is nearly extinct. Only 10 of these sea mammals are left in their only home – the Gulf of California in Mexico. This is a huge

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2025