Home topics news Credit: Uluu News News Quiksilver collaborates with Uluu to introduce seaweed-based plastic alternative Yajush Gupta January 18, 2024 Quiksilver boardshorts unveiled a new feature: plastic-like wax combs crafted from seaweed by the Australian startup Uluu. These wax combs mark the inaugural product derived from Uluu, a substance that mimics plastic but is sourced from seaweed instead of fossil fuels, offering an eco-friendly alternative that doesn’t release microplastics into the environment. The product launch follows two years of dedicated research by Uluu, where they perfected a method to transform cultivated seaweed into a sustainable substitute for plastic. In a world grappling with a mounting plastics crisis, characterized by a doubling of plastic waste generation in the past two decades and a projected tripling by 2060, Uluu’s materials present a scalable solution. Not only can these materials replace plastics on a large scale, but they also contribute to mitigating global warming and rejuvenating the health of our oceans. The introduction of the ‘Made with Uluu’ wax combs signifies the debut of commercially available products from Uluu, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. Uluu co-founder and co-chief executive Dr Julia Reisser said the wax combs will be a gift with the purchase of the Quiksilver boardshorts. “They’re small, limited items, yet super meaningful,” she said. “They represent our first step towards replacing plastic with materials that are good for the world. “Having a plastic-like natural material that’s durable, yet recyclable and compostable, is incredibly