Alginates: A Sustainable Solution to the Global Coffee Capsule Waste Problem

Discover how alginates can address the global waste problem caused by coffee capsules in this TEDxBasel talk by Caroline Siefarth. Learn about the journey of creating a coffee capsule without a capsule, exploring natural materials and ultimately finding alginate as the perfect plant-based solution. Gain insights into the potential of alginates as biodegradable primary packaging materials and understand why algae could be the raw material of the future. Follow the research and development process of a passionate food technologist and coffee lover as she shares her innovative approach to creating a fully plant-based, compostable coffee ball. Explore the intersection of sustainability, food technology, and creative problem-solving in this inspiring 11-minute presentation.