ULUU

Reviving the world with regenerative material

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Challenge

Sustainable Development Goals

ULUU

Reviving the world with regenerative material

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Challenge

Sustainable Development Goals

Founders

Michael Kingsbury

Co-Founder

Michael was previously a Principal at BHP, helping to guide its multi-billion dollar AI/ automation growth strategy and R&D portfolio. Before BHP, he practised as an M&A lawyer with top-tier law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth. There, Michael advised on a number of fundraising transactions (incl. in the mining and aquaculture sectors) and helped to drive the firm’s “emerging technologies” practice.

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Julia Reisser

Co-Founder

Dr Julia Reisser is a highly regarded marine scientist and adjunct fellow at the University of Western Australia. She holds a doctorate in plastic pollution with over 15 years of experience leading R&D for universities, technology companies and foundations. Julia is also completing her MBA at UWA and has a PHD, Masters and Honours in Oceanography.

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Michael Kingsbury

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Julia Reisser

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Why it matters

Every day, almost 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into oceans.

With less than 12% of plastic being effectively recycled, plastic is effectively tampering biodiversity - a catastrophic, ever-growing reality.

How it works

Creating a carbon negative and biodegradable polymer.

ULUU is the world’s first carbon negative and biodegradable polymer that is made from the ocean’s renewable resources - seaweed, seawater and saltwater microbes. The natural polymer is produced using a fermentation process. The result is a type of polyhydroxalkanoate (PHA) that is completely decoupled from fossil fuels and can effectively replace a majority of plastics in use.

Why it matters

Every day, almost 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into oceans.

With less than 12% of plastic being effectively recycled, plastic is effectively tampering biodiversity - a catastrophic, ever-growing reality.

How it works

Creating a carbon negative and biodegradable polymer.

The WOW factor

The Wow Factor

By relying on seaweed as the primary feedstock, ULUU are helping reduce carbon pollution and eutrophication of waterways and also improving the lives of vulnerable people who contribute to the seaweed supply chain. Using seawater overcomes reliance on fresh water and simultaneously mitigates sterilisation costs!