Phycolabs

On International Women's Equality Day, let's celebrate together the incredible achievements of women worldwide and reaffirm our commitment to gender equality. 🎉 Founded by a woman, we understand the importance of investing in women. Investing in women means investing in families, communities, and the future. It's a powerful force that drives progress and innovation. Today, we honor scientists like Sonia Guimarães and Ada Lovelace, as well as Cida and Talita Ayres from Rancho Ayres, who are making significant contributions to our future through their work with seaweed and their leadership within the community in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At Phycolabs, we are proud to call these inspiring women our friends. Together, we can create a more equitable world. Be the change! 💪 #womensequalityday #GenderEquality #WomenInScience #EmpowerHer

We’re thrilled to share that Phycolabs has been featured in the recent edition of Revista Costura Perfeita! What makes this such a cause for celebration? Journalist Silvia Boriello brought an insightful piece on the #BlueEconomy and how it relates to the fashion industry. 👏 For #Phycolabs, the Blue Economy is key to our mission of using aquatic resources sustainably. It aligns with our vision to drive innovation and contribute to a greener future for fashion, where eco-friendly materials and responsible production are the standard. 🌊 This recognition highlights our role in merging marine-based solutions with the future of fashion. Check out the full article in the PDF below! 👇 #Seaweed #FromOceanToOutfit #fashion #innovation #futureoffashion

Time to detox your wardrobe! 🚫 Your closet might be a bigger polluter than you realize. Tiny plastic particles are breaking off from your synthetic clothes and making their way into our bodies and the environment. Every year, these clothes could lead us to ingest thousands of microplastics. According to Our World in Data and Knowable Magazine, plastic pollution has become a global crisis. Since the invention of the first synthetic plastic, Bakelite, in 1907, plastic production has skyrocketed. Since the 1950s, plastic production has increased 230-fold - from just 2 million tonnes in 1950 to 460 million tonnes in 2019. In fact, production has doubled in just the last 20 years. Shockingly, 40% of all plastic is made for single-use packaging, and much of it ends up polluting our oceans. Marine scientist Imogen Napper’s research shows that washing synthetic fibers like polyester releases microplastics into the environment, significantly contributing to ocean pollution. In fact, synthetic fibers are responsible for up to 35% of all microplastic pollution in the ocean. 🌊 It’s time to make conscious choices. Raising awareness about this issue and encouraging others to join the movement towards a cleaner planet is essential. Share your thoughts and tips in the comments below! 👇 #SustainableFashion #MicroplasticPollution #PlasticFreeFuture #Ocean

Our team is bringing you the best highlights from Rio Innovation Week. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and real-time coverage of this incredible event. 📱 See you on Instagram - instagram.com/phycolabs #RioInnovationWeek #Phycolabs #Innovation #SeaweedRevolution #Ocean

Hello, Rio de Janeiro! 🇧🇷 August has arrived, and the countdown to one of the world’s premier technology and innovation events, Rio Innovation Week, has begun! We’re excited to announce that Thamires Pontes will be joining the event as both a speaker and panel moderator. In collaboration with renowned specialists, she will explore the innovations shaping the future of fashion through the use of biomaterials. Participants will discuss how biomaterials and new fibers are being integrated into production lines to develop sustainable, high-performance products. ⬅ Swipe left in the image below for dates and times. 👉 For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/d6QYVB7v. This is a wonderful opportunity, thank you so much BRIFW. 🧡 #RIW #Phycolabs #RioInnovationWeek #Seaweed #Innovation #Ocean

Last weekend, we participated in the y-Human Conference at Y-Hack (part of Mil workshops) in São Paulo. The theme, "The Science Behind Materials: The Future of Next-Generation Fabrics for a Regenerative World," resonates deeply with our goal for a more sustainable textile industry. ✨ Aiming to develop innovative, sustainable, and regenerative open-source solutions for the textile supply chain, y-Hack: Fashion, People, & Planet brought together students and professionals from the fields of fashion, web3 technology, and blockchain. Having such a diverse group of minds was very inspiring! We connected with inspiring people like Ailton Pereira from AIPER, Marina Belintani from Mabe Bio and Junior Costa, moderated by Joy Pires Franco. A huge thanks to Paula kweyeun kim and Pedro Andrade for organizing such a valuable event! 👏 #YHackFashionPeoplePlanet #TecidosDoFuturo #Phycolabs #fashion

London treated us exceptionally well! 🇬🇧 We greatly appreciate the invitation from The Sustainable Angle to showcase #Phycolabs at The Innovation Hub at the #FutureFabricsExpo last month. Thank you for having us! Our year has been intense and exhilarating, and the support we have received has been outstanding. 💜 💚 Here are some pictures from the event featuring our phycofiber. Meeting new companies and attending inspiring talks was amazing. Having this experience has strengthened our belief that we are paving the way for a brighter future for fashion. ✨ Photos: Sophie Harbinson / Paul Cochrane #MaterialsRevolution #LearningBySourcing #seaweed #WhoMadeMyFabric

News to share! Our founder, Thamires Pontes, is featured in WWD for winning the prestigious Unlock Her Future Prize 2024 LATAM Edition! This award recognizes our journey in driving positive change in fashion. Together, let's continue making a difference! 🚀 Also included in the WWD article is an insightful interview with Chantal Khoueiry, chief cultural officer of The Bicester Collection, which supported the prize. Read the full article to learn more! 👇 https://lnkd.in/dnnbRJBg #UnlockHerFuture #WomenEntrepreneurs #SocialImpact #WWD

The #UnlockHerFuture Prize 2024 awards recap. We're still dreaming! 💜 💚

Webinar alert! 🖥️ Our founder, Thamires Pontes, will be speaking on June 26th at the "Innovation in the Seaweed Sector" webinar, hosted by the Caribbean Aquaculture Education and Innovation Hub and Hatch Women in Ocean Food. There will be a unique gathering of leading female innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and advocates who are transforming the seaweed sector with creativity, expertise, and dedication to sustainability. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry! 📅 June 26, 2024 🕚 11:00 Jamaica / 18:00 Central European Time ✍️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzDmZeXC 🫰 Please donate here: https://lnkd.in/dsBGYGGt #Phycolabs #SeaweedRevolution #WomenEntrepreneurs #Webinar