I love this Startup 4 Climate contestant's idea! It has the potential to take an ecological menace and make a climate win.
Caribbean countries are struggling with massive, recurring blooms of sargassum algae. Sargassum is a naturally occurring seaweed that has historically formed an important part of ocean ecosystems. However, in recent years, the sargassum presence has exploded, driven by agricultural runoff and other pollutants flowing into the sea. Now, huge mats of it float out of its natural range, choking other sea life and smothering beaches. Even worse, when those big, unsightly piles start to rot, they release toxic gases that threaten the health of local communities. This article provides a great rundown of the issue:

Enter AlgaeFuel. This startup's idea is to gather sargassum on a massive scale and use it to make organic fertilizer and biogas, two environmentally smart products out of an ecological scourge. That's why I voted for their project on this year's Startup 4 Climate competition.

Read about all the contestants and make your vote here:

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Nice, this is such an innovative idea! Turning invasive sargassum into green fuel not only addresses a major environmental issue but also creates valuable sustainable products. It’s a win-win solution, tackling pollution while supporting cleaner energy.
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Dear Weston Wilson Your climate love has received over 50 agrees! We have reached out to AlgaeFuel Sweden by email and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! To reach more people and increase the chance of a response, click the Share button above to share the review on your social accounts. For every new member that joins We Don't Have Time from your network, we will plant a tree and attribute it to you! /Adam, We Don't Have Time
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Turning sargassum,which is a menace to the sea, ,into biogas and organic fertilizer is one of the greatest innovations...and this will lead to a win win situation.
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@jane_wangui This approach not only addresses the environmental crisis but also creates sustainable products, making it a true win-win situation for the planet.
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A great innovation to solve a crisis and also provide income.
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@tabitha_kimani Turning an environmental crisis into an opportunity for income generation showcases the power of creativity and sustainability. It’s a perfect example of how solving ecological issues can simultaneously benefit communities and the planet.
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A win for both the environment and the community