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CEO and co-founder of Earthshot Prize finalist Coast 4C discusses the potential for seaweed to decarbonise food, feed, fertiliser, and even plastics value chains

Coast 4C's mission is to build the world's largest value chain for regenerative seaweed. The 2024 Earthshot Prize finalist supplies responsibly sourced seaweed to global brands in multiple sectors, while...

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