GREEN: CO. HAS ALTERNATIVE TO USING PETROCHEMICALS
Algae-Based Foam Gives Manufacturing a Green Path
Originally published June 8, 2017 at 12:57 p.m., updated June 8, 2017 at 12:57 p.m.
Algae can be used instead of petrochemicals to make shoes and other products. Photo courtesy of BLOOM Holdings Inc.
BLOOM HOLDINGS LLC
Founded: 2015
CEO: Mike Van Drunen
Headquarters: Solana Beach
Revenue: $500,000 to $1 million in 2017 (estimated)
No. of local employees: 5
San Diego — Shoes made with algae-based foams developed by Solana Beach-based BLOOM Holdings LLC will go on sale this summer as part of the startup’s partnership with London-based shoe company VIVOBAREFOOT...
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