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https://lnkd.in/gZGEGpaD Really enjoyed a conversation with the great futurist Mark Pesce. Can we be consumer capitalists AND save the planet? Yes we can! #theNewAlchemy #Carbon #algae #climate

Last week at the Climate Salad Impact Awards, a fascinating conversation sparked a big question about sustainability that challenges our traditional thinking: What if recycling isn’t always the best environmental strategy? Imagine a world where the products we use are actually made from atmospheric carbon dioxide—turning pollution into a climate solution. At Algenie, we’re not just imagining this world; we’re building it. When materials are carbon-positive—created by drawing down CO2 from the atmosphere—the sustainability equation changes dramatically. Engineers and scientists understand a counterintuitive truth: burying these carbon-filled products might be more beneficial than recycling them. 🤔Why? Because each tonne of carbon-positive product represents 2 tonnes of CO2 permanently removed from our atmosphere. By carefully burying these materials, we’re essentially creating long-term carbon storage. This isn’t about abandoning recycling, but about being strategically smart in how we approach sustainability. It’s about looking beyond traditional solutions and embracing innovative approaches that genuinely reduce atmospheric carbon. We’ve been putting 100s of gigatonnes of carbon into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels. We have to find a way to bring them down to earth again. What are your thoughts? Should we rethink our recycling paradigms for carbon-positive materials? #ClimateInnovation #Sustainability

Is innovation about a lone scientist toiling away in isolation? Absolutely not. 🔬 At Algenie, we believe the most groundbreaking solutions emerge from collaboration—bringing together diverse minds, disciplines, and perspectives to tackle complex global challenges. Our journey exemplifies this philosophy. From our roots at the University of Technology Sydney to our current partnerships with specialist manufacturers like Fenske Tooling Pty Ltd in Nowra, we’re proving that great ideas happen when curious people have meaningful conversations about solving the right problems. Our founder Nick Hazell understands this deeply. By bridging academic research with commercial innovation, Algenie was born from a simple yet powerful idea: transforming cutting-edge scientific discoveries into scalable, practical solutions for our planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. We don’t just work in silos. We actively seek partnerships across: – Universities driving breakthrough research – Businesses with innovative capabilities – Even potential competitors who share our vision At Algenie, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword–it’s our DNA. We’re bringing together experts from physics, marketing, design, law, and engineering to create solutions bigger than any individual discipline. The world’s most complex problems require collective imagination. Are you ready to collaborate? #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration

Hey industry, we have a proposal for you. 👋 Do you think adopting more sustainable practices means you have to scale back production of your products? Is it possible to grow your company, your revenue, your profit AND be more sustainable? We get it; in today’s world, it can feel like sustainability and growth are at odds. As the climate crisis escalates, many businesses face the tough choice between staying competitive and doing right by the planet. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other.💡 At Algenie, we believe that growth and sustainability can and have to go hand in hand. By tapping into the extraordinary power of algae, we can help you transform your operations into a force for good while accelerating your business. We’re not asking you to slow down we are asking you to scale forward in a way that’s sustainable, innovative, and climate-positive. The future of our biggest industries (think fuels, textiles, plastics, etc.) isn’t about cutting back. It’s about evolving and working with innovators to build a thriving, carbon-positive future. Let’s make sustainability a competitive advantage, not a burden. Reach out to us today and find out how we can help. #Sustainability #BusinessInnovation #Algae

Have you ever wondered how our atmosphere got here? ✨ Billions of years ago, cyanobacteria were the pioneers of life on Earth, harnessing sunlight and producing oxygen through photosynthesis. This fundamentally changed our atmosphere and climate, paving the way for aerobic organisms to thrive. What if we could be the masterminds behind reengineering the next great Oxidation Event? Today, cyanobacteria still hold the key to revolutionising how we approach the clean energy transition, innovation and a liveable planet. They can: – Capture excess CO2 and reduce our carbon footprint – Without any sugar involved, they grow by gobbling up CO2 10x faster than any other living organism – Offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels – Create PHA and other bioplastics, a greener alternative to petroleum-based plastics – Require less land and resources making them a promising candidate for large-scale commercial applications. At Algenie, we’re tapping into the extraordinary power of cyanobacteria to accelerate processes like oxygen generation and carbon sequestration. They are a bioengineering powerhouse and we’re unlocking new possibilities for sustainable energy production, carbon sequestration and environmental remediation. The future isn’t just about harnessing nature—it’s about working with it. 🌏 Read more about cyanobacteria’s extraordinary power here: https://shorturl.at/qXiix #Sustainability #Innovation #Cyanobacteria #Biotech Nick Hazell John E Martin Mathieu Pernice Graham Burdis

Let’s talk sustainability for a moment... 🌍 Did you know that in 2023 we released 37.4 billion tonnes (Gt) of CO2 into the atmosphere? We are still burning fossil fuels & adding to the 1,000 billion tonnes we have put up there since industrialisation started. To meet the Paris Agreement, we must remove 100-200 gigatonnes of CO2 by 2050 to keep global warming under 1.5°C. To put that into perspective, 100 gigatonnes of water would fill about 180 million Olympic swimming pools! 🏊 Here’s the kicker: we can’t simply destroy carbon—there are only three places on Earth where it can be stored: the ground, the ocean, and our already congested atmosphere. At Algenie, we’re on a mission to change the game. Imagine a world where our feed, fuel, plastics, and building materials come from algae. This incredible organism captures twice its weight in CO2 as it grows, offering a genuine solution for reducing carbon emissions. That’s why we need to focus on producing algae at scale. The more algae we can grow, the more CO2 we can capture from the atmosphere and the more products we can make from algae. Check out the graphics below to see how Algenie will help.👇 #Sustainability #Innovation #Biotech Nick Hazell John E Martin Mathieu Pernice Graham Burdis

Nate Hagens recently coined a compelling concept on The Great Simplification podcast: ‘Goldilocks Technology’—innovations that are neither too complex and dopamine-driven, nor too primitive. Like the perfect porridge, these technologies must be “just right” for a sustainable future. 👧🏼🐻🐻🐻 What makes a technology “just right”? It’s about finding the sweet spot where innovation meets environmental harmony. This means carefully considering materials, supply chains, and end-of-life disposal—all while maintaining a balanced relationship with our biosphere. 🎯Our photobioreactor embodies this Goldilocks principle. Here’s how it works: Imagine a helix-shaped channel where algae flows as a thin layer, precisely engineered to capture optimal light. LEDs focus and reflect into this stream, creating perfect growing conditions. As the algae travels down this spiral path, we introduce carefully measured amounts of CO2 and nutrients. Think of it as creating an ideal miniature ecosystem where algae can thrive—doubling every 2-3 hours under these perfect conditions. Unlike traditional algae farming that requires vast open ponds, our system is compact yet powerful. A single 40ft shipping container can house 70 of these photobioreactors, producing 20 times more algae per square meter than industry standards. We’re achieving nature’s efficiency at an industrial scale—growing 10,000 tonnes of algae per hectare annually, roughly 3,000 times more productive than traditional agriculture. This is Goldilocks Technology in action—not overengineered, not oversimplified, but precisely calibrated to work in harmony with natural processes while meeting industrial-scale needs. Each tonne of algae produced can replace materials used in 25,000 plastic bottles, offering a pathway to sustainable manufacturing that respects planetary boundaries. Want to see what “just right” looks like in sustainable technology? Follow Algenie to join us on this journey. #GreenInnovation #CleanTech #Sustainability

Let’s be honest—algae has a reputation problem. For years, traditional cultivation methods left us wrestling with contaminated ponds, sky-high costs, and disappointing yields. The potential was always there, but the solution wasn’t. Until now. 🚀 At Algenie, we’ve reimagined algae cultivation from the ground up. Our breakthrough? A revolutionary helical photobioreactor. Think of it as a precision-engineered environment where algae thrives 24/7. Perfect light, optimal CO2, exact nutrients—everything algae needs to flourish. The result? We can produce 10,000 tonnes per hectare annually—that’s 3,000 times more productive than traditional agriculture. But here’s what really excites us: our system is compact, scalable, and designed for cost-effective manufacturing. No more sprawling ponds. No more contamination concerns. Just pure, efficient growth that can double biomass every two hours. We’re not just growing algae—we’re unleashing its potential as the sustainable raw material of tomorrow. The future of algae isn’t in fighting nature…it’s in perfecting the environment it needs to thrive. Follow our journey as we transform the future of sustainable production. #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanTech Nick Hazell John E Martin Mathieu Pernice Graham Burdis

Meet John E Martin, Chief Engineer at Algenie. 👋 With a Stanford University degree and an extraordinary journey from MedTech to AgTech, John is the brains behind our engineering initiatives. 💡 Just a snippet of John’s achievements: 🧪10+ years leading R&D in medical device startups 🧪Multiple patents in breakthrough technologies 🧪Successful track record of bringing products from concept through FDA approval 🧪Founded and led a pioneering microalgae company From developing life-saving medical devices to revolutionising algae cultivation, John’s passion remains constant: transforming innovative concepts into market-ready solutions that make a difference. #Sustainability #Innovation #Engineering

Nick Hazell recently sat down with deep tech expert and angel investor Oscar Williams, PhD to chat about the transformative power of algae and how Algenie is addressing the scalability problem with our patented helical photobioreactor. Read what he had to say below.👇🧪