Environment

Breton algae, a natural and renewable raw material

Do you know the superpowers of algae? In addition to replacing petrochemical products found in conventional paints, these aquatic plants absorb large amounts of CO2 throughout their growth period and therefore contribute to mitigating climate change.

Grown, harvested, and processed locally, they also help reduce CO2 emissions throughout the life cycle of our beautiful product. A little bonus: they give the paint strong coverage and excellent durability!

Sustainable local production

The Center for the Study and Valorization of Algae (CEVA) in Pleubian has been supporting us since the beginning of the Algo adventure. Sustainable algae cultivation allows us to benefit from this renewable natural raw material without impacting the ecosystem.

Our algae grow without chemical fertilizers, they only need the sun to grow (yes, there is some in Brittany!) and they also have the advantage of not encroaching on agricultural land.

The little extra: we don't need to water them!

Reduced CO2 emissions

This is the magic formula of Algo! Locally grown algae that absorb CO2 and replace petrochemical products save an average of 1.5 kg of CO2 for every liter of paint produced.

Renewable biomass, algae captures 960kg of CO2 per tonne during its development and does not consume fresh water, fertilizers or pesticides when it develops.

Since 2017, the Algo community has helped prevent the emission of more than 300 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere, the equivalent of 4 million kilometres in a Twingo!

An Ecolabel certified approach

The European Ecolabel is a label that certifies products that are environmentally and health-friendly and that takes into account the entire life cycle of the product (from the extraction of raw materials to their use, including their manufacture).

After a complete audit of our products, our factory and our manufacturing processes, we are proud to have been Ecolabel certified since the beginning of the adventure.