SMU Sustainable Business Advances in Global Contest

Halifax-based Alaagi, a sustainable packaging startup created by Saint Mary’s University graduate Sheheryar Khan, has advanced in the global Hult Prize competition.
Launched in July 2024, Alaagi produces a fully compostable bioplastic made from seaweed, SMU said in a statement. The material can be used for grocery bags and sandwich wraps and can be heat-sealed to preserve freshness.
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