How is Checkerspot Skiing with Algae? artwork
Built with Biology: Spotlight

How is Checkerspot Skiing with Algae?

  • S1E1
  • 04:01
  • June 23rd 2021

Imagine riding down the slopes on some super sick skis. Now imagine those skis are made of algae.

Wait, what??

Checkerspot and their consumer-facing brand, WNDR Alpine, are making high-performance polyurethane foam using oil made by microalgae.

Hear how bio-production is taking over from crude oil, helping our planet, and our powder run!

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