Flip-Flops Made From Plants And Algae Can Help Reduce Plastic Pollution | World Wide Waste

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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have figured out how to turn algae into flip flops. They founded a startup to sell the shoe, but face a challenge in getting their invention mass produced: There aren't enough algae farms to support the startup's supply chain.
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Flip-Flops Made From Plants And Algae Can Help Reduce Plastic Pollution | World Wide Waste

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@DRZME400
@DRZME400 3 жыл бұрын
"if You always look for the perfect solution you'll do nothing, you'll just sit around" Wise words. Don't let the perfect get in the way of the good.
@AR-kl7nv
@AR-kl7nv 3 жыл бұрын
O.M.G I needed thisssss
@dihydrogenmonoxide7600
@dihydrogenmonoxide7600 3 жыл бұрын
I'll need to remember this quote for the rest of my lifes motivation
@arkusss
@arkusss 3 жыл бұрын
I quite don't get the deep meaning of this but I hope one day I will remember this quote and realize the meaning of it.
@Jenny-tm3cm
@Jenny-tm3cm 3 жыл бұрын
@@arkusss if you have an idea don’t spend your whole life trying to perfect it. Make it reality and get it out into the world
@mfb4552
@mfb4552 3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@ayaan5021
@ayaan5021 3 жыл бұрын
The line: he had studied algae for 35 years and he is still excited about it . Made my day 😂
@breakingewes1316
@breakingewes1316 3 жыл бұрын
Haha it’s like when the crew on Nautilus start nerding about something that looks dull af to everyone else 😆
@ahyarhartanto1802
@ahyarhartanto1802 3 жыл бұрын
it won't be the same story if he studied anteaters lol
@subscribemewithnovideos5346
@subscribemewithnovideos5346 3 жыл бұрын
That's called passion...
@emmakise5182
@emmakise5182 2 жыл бұрын
@@ahyarhartanto1802 Lmfao I was thinking about the anteaters too when insider said that line
@YoshiBroccoli
@YoshiBroccoli 3 жыл бұрын
man spent 35 years to help humanity build a better future props to him
@lafeil
@lafeil 3 жыл бұрын
Now if can teach what he learn today generation
@dinozaurpickupline4221
@dinozaurpickupline4221 3 жыл бұрын
mark zuckerberg has ruined the world
@ameilioracryptos5298
@ameilioracryptos5298 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@sameermurtaza6324
@sameermurtaza6324 3 жыл бұрын
@@lafeil ree r to
@killilluminati7050
@killilluminati7050 3 жыл бұрын
Actually hes destroying it for the anmials and fish in the ocean that eat algea. Dumb a$$
@pcguidelk
@pcguidelk 3 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing! Wishing you all the best!
@mdalamgirhossain5126
@mdalamgirhossain5126 3 жыл бұрын
ow
@DavidDavid-fs1ro
@DavidDavid-fs1ro 3 жыл бұрын
This needs to be used for more than flip flops.
@walnutsimp
@walnutsimp 3 жыл бұрын
Everything has to start somewhere. I see this is the beginning of an absolute greatness!
@luke0436
@luke0436 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I though. It would be brilliant if it replaced all plastic foam
@sandgaijin
@sandgaijin 3 жыл бұрын
Sanuk have been doing these for years and do the same footbed in shoe form.
@Luniel11
@Luniel11 3 жыл бұрын
Plastic bags *ahem*
@royisdabest
@royisdabest 3 жыл бұрын
condoms
@VellaiRoja
@VellaiRoja 3 жыл бұрын
*I wish this man's message goes to all shoe brands & invest in this guy's work.*
@mmd488
@mmd488 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Professor's comment: "The best discovery that stays in the lab, doesn't impact the world. What impact the world, are products."
@pauljerome01
@pauljerome01 3 жыл бұрын
thats capitalism for ya
@akshaypendyala
@akshaypendyala 3 жыл бұрын
@@pauljerome01 then how does socialism work? do people who believe in socialism goto labs to consume products? 😂
@pauljerome01
@pauljerome01 3 жыл бұрын
​@@akshaypendyala learn context clues
@Subhrajyoti
@Subhrajyoti 2 жыл бұрын
@@akshaypendyala extreme of anything sucks uncontrlled capitalism and super controlled socialism
@KKISCRAZYFUL
@KKISCRAZYFUL 3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait till I can bust out my algae crocs
@TopsideGameZ
@TopsideGameZ 3 жыл бұрын
Algae crocs with algae socks
@Menta2ity
@Menta2ity 3 жыл бұрын
Algae boots and raincoats!
@TopsideGameZ
@TopsideGameZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@Menta2ity Algae girlfriends 🥲
@Menta2ity
@Menta2ity 3 жыл бұрын
@@TopsideGameZ 😳😳
@ameilioracryptos5298
@ameilioracryptos5298 3 жыл бұрын
@@TopsideGameZ lol
@KillerQueen-gx4vb
@KillerQueen-gx4vb 3 жыл бұрын
That looks good. And it’s even better that they help the environment.
@pinkpantheressstann
@pinkpantheressstann 3 жыл бұрын
Kanye did this already
@luke0436
@luke0436 3 жыл бұрын
Epic pfp
@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep
@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't help the environment, it still hurts it. It lessens the burden.
@gsi1507
@gsi1507 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@amaraw9893
@amaraw9893 3 жыл бұрын
I would like the comment but its at 666 rn
@User-mp4vq
@User-mp4vq 3 жыл бұрын
I love how it says: "He had studied algae for 35 years and he is still excited to talk about it." and then Steve says "They are the most efficient photosynthetic organisms on the planet" in the most unexcited way possible 😂
@miabello3531
@miabello3531 3 жыл бұрын
we really need genius’s like him to heal our earth!
@pinkpantheressstann
@pinkpantheressstann 3 жыл бұрын
Kanye did this already
@AliBaba-mb1pu
@AliBaba-mb1pu 3 жыл бұрын
We need you too Mia
@dylan6386
@dylan6386 3 жыл бұрын
They’re here it’s just hard to get funding
@brycearreola548
@brycearreola548 3 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you try being like him
@izak5775
@izak5775 3 жыл бұрын
*Geniuses
@Zappyguy111
@Zappyguy111 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not an easy guy to hype up, but initially, I'm pretty hyped about this.
@ann07ps49
@ann07ps49 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, my tropical country is packed with all year round flip flop wearers so if it can spread to us, how amazing it will be..
@alex_nexus5086
@alex_nexus5086 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, glad to see something is happening in this world.
@pinkpantheressstann
@pinkpantheressstann 3 жыл бұрын
@JR. CHICKEN NUGGET kanye did this already
@ilsunnylo3562
@ilsunnylo3562 3 жыл бұрын
There's the koji leather. But it didn't took off. Same thing will happen again because of cost.
@lonekirin905
@lonekirin905 3 жыл бұрын
I will buy 10
@theyredistortingyourrhthym126
@theyredistortingyourrhthym126 3 жыл бұрын
masks = enslavement 0 virus Millions AWAKE
@HorrifiedThanos
@HorrifiedThanos 3 жыл бұрын
@@theyredistortingyourrhthym126 what?
@sax7760
@sax7760 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine you leave your flops outside your house by accident and you see it starting to decompose lol
@bsk2908
@bsk2908 3 жыл бұрын
No it is said in video that it would take *3-6 months to degrade in compost pile and would take about an year in ocean* . So you have got enough time to pick them again.(From 2:00 to 2:05) 👍🏻😂🤣
@g1r1r8
@g1r1r8 3 жыл бұрын
Kavya Sivakumar Does that mean if you use your flip-flop in a tropical area where it rains a lot it will degrade within a year?
@bsk2908
@bsk2908 3 жыл бұрын
@@g1r1r8 It might be. I didn’t mean that. *I mentioned what is said in the video*
@deniz_dee
@deniz_dee 3 жыл бұрын
@@g1r1r8 It still wouldn't be out in the rain 24/7. Plastic flipflops break easily if left in the heat, I don't think it'd be too difficult to make these at least as ddurable as the plastics. I'd be more concerned about sweat and bacteria from the foot breaking it down tbh.
@cherrykid1495
@cherrykid1495 3 жыл бұрын
@@g1r1r8 no probably not, given it’s biodegradable, it probably breaks down slower in the ocean is due to the lack of oxygen so lack of aerobic degradation. (I think) \/(‘-‘ )\/
@man-who-sold-the-world
@man-who-sold-the-world 3 жыл бұрын
Some people will be happy to pay a premium for sustainable footwear. Slippers are cheap, if biodegradable ones cost double then thats affordable.
@ateebaslam
@ateebaslam 3 жыл бұрын
You got a point but ur name-
@vondantalingting
@vondantalingting 3 жыл бұрын
Here's a question: How can we be so sure that it won't break or get torn apart just as we're about to jog in the middle of the street? It's biodegrable isn't it? Then it's lifespan is already counting the moment it hits the shelf.
@jisungpark8284
@jisungpark8284 3 жыл бұрын
@@vondantalingting Well I assume they’ve done those sorts of experiments already. Since it’s cheap, it’s a good idea to at least try them out!
@-shakir5152
@-shakir5152 3 жыл бұрын
@@vondantalingting it takes one year in saltwater to degrade completely
@-shakir5152
@-shakir5152 3 жыл бұрын
@@vondantalingting besides current slippers breaks down easily too so just replace every 6 to 12 month Im sure it will last longer than that
@glumplum5219
@glumplum5219 3 жыл бұрын
I’d pay more money for eco-friendly shoes
@j.g.3293
@j.g.3293 3 жыл бұрын
But like, what’s the name of the company so I can order some?
@insectbite1714
@insectbite1714 3 жыл бұрын
Ni
@ItsMe-ch1yp
@ItsMe-ch1yp 3 жыл бұрын
There is no company and not for sale as of now. This video is showing a reasurch study that is underway so they are still testing and fixing the product. They even talk about it twards the end saying that they are probably going to sell some next summer in Mexico only.
@JasonDBike
@JasonDBike 3 жыл бұрын
Build your own flip Flops. Its Not that Hard. Leather, cotton etc, it all works.
@matevajda3176
@matevajda3176 3 жыл бұрын
@@JasonDBike Not a bad notion but inexperienced people crafting products themselves isn't all that effective: purchasing smaller quantities of goods often costs more in comparison to larger badges: I for instance can't imagine being able to purchase a leather patch small enough for my operation, not to mention costs. This way you on one side, rely on the leather industry, while also waste a lot of resoirces by default, not to mention failed attempts: these sloppy slippers might be bio-degradable but not at all sustainable. I am a handy person and hand-craft a lot of things but only, if it makes sense to do so. I agree with your notion but don't believe that your suggestion is a feasable alternative here.
@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495
@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495 3 жыл бұрын
@@insectbite1714 g
@highandmightyqueen79
@highandmightyqueen79 3 жыл бұрын
He is so passionate about his work, i would love to see the finished product.
@renesilva241
@renesilva241 3 жыл бұрын
I'm buying those as soon as they are available
@theonlychild4719
@theonlychild4719 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Dhdowned
@Dhdowned 3 жыл бұрын
@Ex troll Now living clean life even better you wouldn’t tell the difference when you step in some
@aribamanjudevi3368
@aribamanjudevi3368 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ShifuSage
@ShifuSage 3 жыл бұрын
@Ex troll Now living clean life well no shit Sherlock
@ShifuSage
@ShifuSage 3 жыл бұрын
@Ex troll Now living clean life want it joke back? Damn bro
@buddhilarameth9968
@buddhilarameth9968 3 жыл бұрын
It’s comforting to know that there are companies out there fighting the good fight.
@aisadal2521
@aisadal2521 3 жыл бұрын
Yesss, always so happy to see more products made from plants!
@mondongo9323
@mondongo9323 3 жыл бұрын
Shit like this should be told across the us cause this will be good for the people and the for the world
@pinkpantheressstann
@pinkpantheressstann 3 жыл бұрын
@@mondongo9323 kanye did this already
@samsunguser3148
@samsunguser3148 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully greedy companies can't stop it
@saturnGEEK
@saturnGEEK 3 жыл бұрын
​@@samsunguser3148 Greedy companies will emerge as a result of this product as well. You want mass commercialization? Congratulations, greed will prevail.
@zxcytdfxy256
@zxcytdfxy256 3 жыл бұрын
This needs to be mandatory.
@munk3064
@munk3064 2 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't.
@liveletlive3348
@liveletlive3348 3 жыл бұрын
*Mom* : _what are you wearing_ _?_ *Me* : _i am wearing my garden mommy , plants, algae & stuff_ 🍃🍃
@BusinessBasics
@BusinessBasics 3 жыл бұрын
An innovative solution! Very creative
@pinkpantheressstann
@pinkpantheressstann 3 жыл бұрын
Kanye did this already
@HorrifiedThanos
@HorrifiedThanos 3 жыл бұрын
@@pinkpantheressstann How?
@icequeen917
@icequeen917 3 жыл бұрын
That makes such perfect sense! Even colder countries like Canada ( where I live) have people buying shoes like flip flops in the summertime! The thing is, can you get it into third world country shoe production because I know that a lot of third world countries use the cheapest (and the worst for the environment) products out of financial necessity.
@astarebenichoudhury5930
@astarebenichoudhury5930 3 жыл бұрын
One question will it hurt when my mom throws them at me?😂
@idefkicabti4141
@idefkicabti4141 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@archeopterixneuroza4715
@archeopterixneuroza4715 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nabilrejwan8135
@nabilrejwan8135 3 жыл бұрын
Child abuse?
@nabilrejwan8135
@nabilrejwan8135 3 жыл бұрын
@VasiL umm sure I guess..
@starzforever7905
@starzforever7905 3 жыл бұрын
@@nabilrejwan8135 It’s just parenting wdym
@paintballfloridaman1997
@paintballfloridaman1997 3 жыл бұрын
Algae farming sounds like a secret farming skill you unlock in a video game after beating the final boss.
@seniwanembang3863
@seniwanembang3863 3 жыл бұрын
Really we consumers should take steps..like what he said in the end or the production of plastic products continues when everyone is simply buying plastics without hesitation! It's tedious task to imagine even for myself, but I am going try!!
@myoshawilliams2370
@myoshawilliams2370 3 жыл бұрын
There are so many persons out here caring for the environment let us talk about how great this idea this
@tauseefulhasan3742
@tauseefulhasan3742 3 жыл бұрын
Finally. An old man who cares for fje future. That's rare!
@PHlophe
@PHlophe 3 жыл бұрын
Tausif, He is still in the middle aged bracket.
@fudgen.a1249
@fudgen.a1249 3 жыл бұрын
@@PHlophe Close enough.
@stschuv7690
@stschuv7690 3 жыл бұрын
True that. Most just try and hit on me -_-
@nikki11111
@nikki11111 3 жыл бұрын
@@stschuv7690 step on the breaks, HOLD UP WHAT-
@floof_hair3857
@floof_hair3857 3 жыл бұрын
The beta “ew I hate how algae feels on my feet” vs the Chad algae shoes
@draxgoodall3685
@draxgoodall3685 3 жыл бұрын
I currently pay $50 for my sandals that last about 3 years with heavy wear. If they could come close to that, id totally switch.
@alexp2011a
@alexp2011a 3 жыл бұрын
You might also factor in that your plastic sandals produce microplatic pollution when they degrade from friction, which is everywhere now (although mostly from car tires). I would pay several times the cost of goods in order to get rid of microplastic pollution.
@-shakir5152
@-shakir5152 3 жыл бұрын
@@alexp2011a isnt tyres rubber?
@nonec384
@nonec384 3 жыл бұрын
@@-shakir5152 i think he mean sintetical rubber tires
@nonec384
@nonec384 3 жыл бұрын
50 dolar for sandals? thats super expencive if they cant make it less than 5 dolars it wont be able to compet and will be useless
@draxgoodall3685
@draxgoodall3685 3 жыл бұрын
@@nonec384 im on my feet for 10 hours a day in flipflops. Cheap ones arent that comfortable so i spend $50 for the arch support and extra comfort. And like i said, they last 3 years so thats $16 a year.
@Geodeee
@Geodeee 3 жыл бұрын
I have a good feeling this might be the one that might blow up.
@MoonlightVenator
@MoonlightVenator 3 жыл бұрын
My sandal was Drifted by the sea 10 years ago. Probably it circumnavigated the earth 10 times by now.
@insectbite1714
@insectbite1714 3 жыл бұрын
That was in 2011. On 11/11/11 maby.
@sindhusojan8225
@sindhusojan8225 3 жыл бұрын
@@insectbite1714 thats 11/11/11 for Americans
@hamzerpanzer
@hamzerpanzer 3 жыл бұрын
@@sindhusojan8225 Thank you so much, this was unreadable before the translation
@koolgirl5648
@koolgirl5648 3 жыл бұрын
@@sindhusojan8225 it’s also 11/11/11 it’s all elevens idiot month or day doesn’t matter
@xngle9644
@xngle9644 3 жыл бұрын
@@koolgirl5648 r/woosh
@elonmush4793
@elonmush4793 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to buy them! I don't care if they cost a bit extra.
@gulshadkhan2516
@gulshadkhan2516 3 жыл бұрын
Bring it to india😂 we really would love it.
@ghost_raven8995
@ghost_raven8995 3 жыл бұрын
Ah Yes afterall we love chappals
@ashishsrivastava371
@ashishsrivastava371 3 жыл бұрын
HERBAL PITAII HO GII ISS SE 😂😂😂😂
@meghajain1712
@meghajain1712 3 жыл бұрын
True
@ashishsrivastava371
@ashishsrivastava371 3 жыл бұрын
@@meghajain1712 👍
@deepalil1085
@deepalil1085 3 жыл бұрын
Herbal Ayurvedic Chappal.
@wparo
@wparo 3 жыл бұрын
Cool product. I thought algae are the slipperiest things. Have you ever tried to walk on a rock that has algae growing on it?
@meoff7602
@meoff7602 3 жыл бұрын
Uncooked algae. Removing water removes slippy.
@davadid2831
@davadid2831 3 жыл бұрын
@Samriddhi Pal Water reduces the friction between your shoe and the ground, no matter what the shoe is made of. Flips flops, however, aren’t designed to be athletic or high performance, they just need to keep your feet off the ground which is why algae based foam that is biodegradable is a step in the right direction.
@froilanflorentino1252
@froilanflorentino1252 2 жыл бұрын
@@meoff7602 Yeah that's like saying "Have you ever tried to walk on rock coated in petrol liquid?"
@meoff7602
@meoff7602 2 жыл бұрын
@@froilanflorentino1252 Can you remove the liquid from oil?
@froilanflorentino1252
@froilanflorentino1252 2 жыл бұрын
@@meoff7602 Solid, liquid, and gas are just phases of matter. Rather than removing, "changing" the properties of a substance causes the substance to change it's phase. For example, the process of hydrogenation to solidify an oil based ingredient to make a last longer dish. I don't kow why did you ask me but I did my best to answer you based on my trash stock knowledge.
@katelynwoodworth9989
@katelynwoodworth9989 3 жыл бұрын
I think a good practical question here would be: how do I demand products that aren't being made in an effective way?
@matevajda3176
@matevajda3176 3 жыл бұрын
Not purchasing plastic flip-flops would be a good start
@karaelders1546
@karaelders1546 3 жыл бұрын
Not buying things that aren't eco friendly is great in theory. You know "talk with you're money". However it's unrealistic for most people. Most people can't or don't want to just stop using things that are convenient for them or buy a more expensive eco friendly version. Something you can do instead though is to email, call, etc companies that you buy a lot from and request a more eco friendly version. Companies don't know there's a demand unless we tell them. You can also buy second hand. It's a slightly more convenient way of talking with your money. If you're not buying it from a retailer then that company doesn't see your purchase and take that as another number to make more. You can also talk to your local government about having policies put in place that force companies to be more eco conscious if you're really dedicated. Watching environmental awareness youtube channels should give you some more ideas as well. One I really like is Shelbizzle. She has some really good tips and an environmental degree to back up what she says. Hope that helps 😊
@katelynwoodworth9989
@katelynwoodworth9989 3 жыл бұрын
The question is aimed for those who may need flip flops, and have only the "bad" kind available to them. There's not a very easy channel to demand something new for most people on the planet. I wasn't sure if there was a nuance to this other than calling different companies or local governments. I get the feeling that this method falls on deaf ears.
@matevajda3176
@matevajda3176 3 жыл бұрын
@@katelynwoodworth9989 I am afraid the most the average joe can contribute right now is being more concious about their own purchases: here in Germany a large portion of the population takes the climate crisis seriously and to name one example, I'm slowly seeing packs of 4 metal straws with a brush replace the old '100 plastic ones' pack. It might seem less effective than directly having a say in politics but a general shift in consumer culture can work wonders: you can force people to change their behaviour but the transition is just much easier if they do so out of personal realisation
@meghajain1712
@meghajain1712 3 жыл бұрын
I guess the best viable solution here is to reuse, I remember when I was young I would buy something and repair them and reuse them to it's max, but now, if my flip-flops are a little dirty or if my bag lost a zip I buy new ones, which makes it worse
@pops7249
@pops7249 3 жыл бұрын
fun fact i put my flip flop in my frontyard after a rain, the ants is already inside the flip flop after couple month, the flip flop is gone
@elenaa8256
@elenaa8256 3 жыл бұрын
are the ants now dead
@pops7249
@pops7249 3 жыл бұрын
@@elenaa8256 the colony still alive till now since i fed them with rotten fruit
@cristinagusatu6323
@cristinagusatu6323 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@pops7249
@pops7249 3 жыл бұрын
@@cristinagusatu6323 its a fact 😂 i lost a couple flip flop a year ago lmao
@viviana3999
@viviana3999 3 жыл бұрын
It is said in the video that they do not compost that fast they take over 3 to 6 months or in a land fill a year so unless you keep you sandal out in the rain for 1 whole year then no they will not dissolve that quickly
@takeshinagasue7269
@takeshinagasue7269 3 жыл бұрын
I relieved to see like him developping the bio sole instead of the oil chemical. Seeing the sea, we can find easily so many sandals after used.
@sirus6005
@sirus6005 3 жыл бұрын
Just put it in a spray can and you get the shoes from Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
@EllaAndrophobia
@EllaAndrophobia 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't a guy make an engine that runs on water 20 years ago. It's not about cost, or technology, it's about the rich staying rich...
@meoff7602
@meoff7602 3 жыл бұрын
Alot of average working folks in the oil industry. So it's not just the rich. A car that doesn't require a fill up would crush the economy. So I wish it was as simple as rich staying rich, but it's not. It's about keeping the economic cycle going while they stay rich.
@lizzieeee3945
@lizzieeee3945 3 жыл бұрын
rly hope this'll get big and more known. would be a shame to see such a great invention to yet again be forgotten
@BobbyDazzler888
@BobbyDazzler888 3 жыл бұрын
Need this production in Thailand
@annastajaa4798
@annastajaa4798 3 жыл бұрын
This man needs an award and the people who helped 👏
@dertythegrower
@dertythegrower 3 жыл бұрын
Truly genius. Needs to be reported on all news worldwide. This is a major fix.
@mikemack7933
@mikemack7933 3 жыл бұрын
You think companies and politicians would allow that
@eyestothesky6331
@eyestothesky6331 3 жыл бұрын
Sustainable that actually works without drawbacks and is straight forward... I can get behind that!
@jac001
@jac001 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job guys on taking on this problem, I wish you all the success in the world!!
@sempiternallila2715
@sempiternallila2715 3 жыл бұрын
I will buy those! Algae is great for the climate too because it absorbs co2 and produces oxygen. More algae farms would be amazing!
@100TZE
@100TZE 3 жыл бұрын
World needs more people like this guy.
@souffle420
@souffle420 3 жыл бұрын
First, it needs to have longer degradation time. You can't just sell this kind of flip-flop to tropical countries if it only have, like, 6 months lifespan. (my flip-flop is about 2yo and it's still usable) Second, algae farming might result in better yield but they need modern equipments. Jatropha, on the other hand, can be planted on dry region with bare minimum tools and it might becomes a good source of income for local farmers. They also have quite strong network of roots capable to prevent erosion. If they seriously want to Go Green, they need to consider what kind of impact it will have on other people's pocket, especially those who live on poverty. That will attracts more attention and provides good publicity.
@LuxembourgDoesStuff
@LuxembourgDoesStuff 3 жыл бұрын
"Yeah sure lemme water my flip flops"
@MasterMoose04
@MasterMoose04 3 жыл бұрын
They also have algae foam for surfboards
@LIZZIE-lizzie
@LIZZIE-lizzie 3 жыл бұрын
This man is what you call, "schmart"! You know from schmart? This guy got it 🙏🏻❣
@farazhashmi54
@farazhashmi54 3 жыл бұрын
I think that’s the one of the best research of the history, plastics everywhere we need to replace it.
@notyetdeleted6319
@notyetdeleted6319 3 жыл бұрын
Okay but my question is: how long do they last on my feet? Because if they wear out faster I’ll stick to the existing ones
@dynahops
@dynahops 3 жыл бұрын
This needs to happen, not just with flip-flops, but other common plastics that go into the ocean!!
@akaachanz
@akaachanz 3 жыл бұрын
That mean...u make oxygen faster than plant easy growth , less water , capture carbon , environmental friendly
@annaeeee7516
@annaeeee7516 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how he doesn't want to use widely consumable food crops. It's the responsible thing to do. I hope to buy a pair of these this summer,no matter the cost.
@fieryooze9347
@fieryooze9347 3 жыл бұрын
FILIPINOS: *”ILL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK”*
@niladrihalder1206
@niladrihalder1206 3 жыл бұрын
Great work for humanity saving us from plastic
@ETERNlTUS
@ETERNlTUS 3 жыл бұрын
It's good that it could break down fast.. But it's also bad if it's too fast.. How long it will last if I use it everyday with water splash every now and then?
@shaftermike
@shaftermike Жыл бұрын
What a great solution for much of our plastic manufacturing!
@paolabueso
@paolabueso 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this.
@AnniiCasta9
@AnniiCasta9 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to purchase a pair!
@artificialintelligence2653
@artificialintelligence2653 3 жыл бұрын
These startups should manufacture their natural products and make it reach all over the world.
@wcdeich4
@wcdeich4 Жыл бұрын
I'm wearing some of those shoes right now & they're so reliable I have not bought any more sandals since then. I hope they're still in business since that was over a year ago.
@ssg9offical
@ssg9offical 3 жыл бұрын
Next is the Algae air force one's.
@UIAL570
@UIAL570 3 жыл бұрын
Build it and they will come. If you give people the option, they WILL buy it. These actually look comfier than normal flip-flops.
@juanpaolomonosolegit
@juanpaolomonosolegit 3 жыл бұрын
So if it defrades for a year, how long would it last wear and tear?
@brekezek
@brekezek 3 жыл бұрын
Depends if you stay swimming in the ocean for a whole year with them on or if you keep them in a rather dry environment
@easytomove
@easytomove 3 жыл бұрын
The labs and algae processing looks like some Resident Evil things 🤣
@420Bill
@420Bill 3 жыл бұрын
I can compost those flip flops once the strap breaks lol
@emilycooper6539
@emilycooper6539 3 жыл бұрын
So cool! Wish big companies would use other options like this! Would love a pair
@ratnesharoskar7219
@ratnesharoskar7219 3 жыл бұрын
Shoe Companies: Let us put our Logo on that and sell it for $2000
@SM-xd2xv
@SM-xd2xv 3 жыл бұрын
Hail capitalism
@ratnesharoskar7219
@ratnesharoskar7219 3 жыл бұрын
@@SM-xd2xv yeah 😂
@nishasidhu8780
@nishasidhu8780 3 жыл бұрын
Wow.... We need more inventions like this and we as people need to do what we can
@nvidiasniper
@nvidiasniper 3 жыл бұрын
06:32 Waw just today I was telling someone this same thing. "If you always look for the perfect solution you'll never do anything"
@lilexplosivediarrhea6061
@lilexplosivediarrhea6061 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see that scientists are helping the earth
@HorrifiedThanos
@HorrifiedThanos 3 жыл бұрын
@@samrichard3335 What
@HorrifiedThanos
@HorrifiedThanos 3 жыл бұрын
@@samrichard3335 OH WAIT ITS THE TROLL SELLING DRUGS
@anemic-peachless
@anemic-peachless 3 жыл бұрын
another great invention that will never be mass produced and never be heard of ever again
@Randomperson-nx1fw
@Randomperson-nx1fw 3 жыл бұрын
So does this mean I can eat my flip flops?
@roxxonsnowball8146
@roxxonsnowball8146 3 жыл бұрын
Noyesno
@daimon3554
@daimon3554 3 жыл бұрын
No... Do u like to eat algae?...
@HorrifiedThanos
@HorrifiedThanos 3 жыл бұрын
Nope
@ETERNlTUS
@ETERNlTUS 3 жыл бұрын
Yesn't
@COLMECTIGAMINGANDMORE
@COLMECTIGAMINGANDMORE 3 жыл бұрын
@@daimon3554 yes
@hyrinshameer8275
@hyrinshameer8275 3 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the guy who developed this idea👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰
@ABC-op2nz
@ABC-op2nz 3 жыл бұрын
Everybody a gangster until the flip flops start walking on its on
@Ritternkreis
@Ritternkreis 3 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. Proper scientific question: Is it the glue biodegradable as well?
@alfredolugo21
@alfredolugo21 3 жыл бұрын
Okay. but where can I buy it?
@insectbite1714
@insectbite1714 3 жыл бұрын
Google
@emmaschneider783
@emmaschneider783 3 жыл бұрын
They are called triton flip flops idk where to get them from though
@Nishant3256
@Nishant3256 3 жыл бұрын
You deserve a nobel prize ..thanks alot
@MrBoro
@MrBoro 3 жыл бұрын
This is great, Nike is doing incredible things with zero carbon footprint recycled material
@RedRoseSeptember22
@RedRoseSeptember22 3 жыл бұрын
You're joking right? Nike has their shoes made in sweatshops.
@mwanikimwaniki6801
@mwanikimwaniki6801 3 жыл бұрын
@@RedRoseSeptember22 I almost laughed at their comment
@ferdlc7757
@ferdlc7757 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure the comment was intended as a joke
@not_devang
@not_devang 3 жыл бұрын
if i am not wrong algae is also an organism which does direct photosynthesis which also means algae farming will release oxygen in the air and not pollute it like plastic
@treasurerose6732
@treasurerose6732 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll be in line to get these 👠
@Ritaaw1
@Ritaaw1 3 жыл бұрын
I have phone cases and water bottles made outnof bioplastic and I like them a lot. They’re much better in use than normal plastic ones
@Ritaaw1
@Ritaaw1 3 жыл бұрын
Unfotunately the bio plastic bottles leak sometimes. That happened to me before too with the normal plastic bottles. I do have a metallic bottle, but it’s kinda heavy.
@XVIIstarPt_
@XVIIstarPt_ 3 жыл бұрын
"Much larger footprint" *Shows footprint*
@sabihatanveer8494
@sabihatanveer8494 3 жыл бұрын
A step in the right direction, must say!!👍
@crackedemerald4930
@crackedemerald4930 3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering how they're gonna sell it considering it's perishable when other flipflops aren't.
@janetfayard672
@janetfayard672 3 жыл бұрын
This is frickin Awesome! Hats off to these innovative ppl that care for the planet and is addressing solving what they can! I would buy 100% biodegradable flipflops from algae!
@usdoctor3075
@usdoctor3075 3 жыл бұрын
Observing the growth of stock, bitcoins and financial assets in few years, everyone should start investing with immediate effect...
@cryptosrus182
@cryptosrus182 3 жыл бұрын
Yes everyone should start investing i can remember some few years when Tesla stock was $20bucks
@cryptosrus182
@cryptosrus182 3 жыл бұрын
@Carter Dylan Tesla is $839 currently assets are rapidly growing! Bitcoins was at $3k earlier in march 2020 but right now Bitcoins is $38k and is still rising massively
@sarabernatz1520
@sarabernatz1520 3 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of investing option. How can i make great and profitable investment??
@malissa1942
@malissa1942 3 жыл бұрын
@Greyson Nicholas I definitely concur with you. An idea of broker is great, you are secured, risk free investment portfolio...
@peterandre1984
@peterandre1984 3 жыл бұрын
@Greyson Nicholas Thanks for sharing this information! You know people are always advised to consult or contact a financial advisor /guide before venturing into investing
@sams9124
@sams9124 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!! This is the kind of company that should be blowing up in the stock market and not earth destroying companies.
@lordgrim1798
@lordgrim1798 3 жыл бұрын
*“Planting your foot’’* became way more practical
@love2seeuhappy
@love2seeuhappy 2 жыл бұрын
I happen to purchase just phool sticks and believe me guys it’s worth every penny. The Fragnance is so pure and royal.
@pag-ibigdalisay1292
@pag-ibigdalisay1292 3 жыл бұрын
hanep! 😯
@handl3_me
@handl3_me 3 жыл бұрын
Positivity always light me up
@LifewithChance8800
@LifewithChance8800 3 жыл бұрын
They say professional critics come from yail or Harvard but that’s a huge lie... they’re in the comments 😂
@AquaMarino
@AquaMarino 3 жыл бұрын
True but not that influential of course.
@lotti9576
@lotti9576 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me so excited!
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