The Problem

Plastic pollution endangers the ocean’s ability to support marine life, sustain livelihoods for dependent communities, and provide safe food for humanity.

  • Marine Ecosystems & Wildlife

    Plastic pollution disrupts ecosystems by altering habitats, adding toxins, and hindering nutrient cycling. Marine species ingest or become entangled in debris, leading to injury or death.

  • Ocean & Land Farming Industries

    Plastic harms land and ocean farming by contaminating soil and water, reducing crop yields, damaging marine habitats, and compromising the safety of food sources.

  • Human Health

    Microplastics in food and water can accumulate in the body, potentially causing inflammation, hormonal disruptions, and other long-term health risks.

  • 11M

    Metric tons of plastics entering the ocean each year

    Source: Systemiq

  • ~30%

    Decline in some fish stocks attributed to abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG)

    Source: Ocean Conservancy/NOAA Marine Debris Program)

  • > 100,000

    Microplastics per gram found in apples and carrots, according to recent study

    Source: Environmental Research

  • 99%

    Percent of seafood found to contain microplastics in recent study

    Source: Frontiers in Toxicology

Seaweed. Nature’s Green Solution

We built Viable Gear with these goals in mind

  • Prevent Ghost Gear

    Biodegradable products break down quickly, reducing abandoned gear.

  • Protect Marine Life

    Safer materials reduce risks of entanglement and ingestion for sea creatures.

  • Support Public Health

    Seaweed bioplastics decompose cleanly, keeping microplastics out of soil and seafood.

  • Lower Carbon Footprint

    Seaweed farming absorbs CO₂, while bioplastics cut reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Support Ocean + Land Farming

    Seaweed bioplastics provide a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based versions on which farmers currently rely. 

  • Minimize Runoff Pollution

    Compostable bioplastics prevent land-based waste from reaching the sea.

SeaTwine™

Built to last—just not forever

Meet SeaTwine—the world’s first marine-degradable, 100% compostable twine made from seaweed. As tough as nylon twine, SeaTwine is fabricated from bioplastic to endure harsh environments, but won’t linger in the ocean or landfills once it’s no longer needed. Because strong doesn’t mean it has to last forever.

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