and there, nory mulyono is still one step ahead. this sheet made from red algae, the result of 10 years' hard work, is her pride and joy. she discovered that one species produces a special polymer that makes products made from it very pliable. the foil has a shelf life of up to two years, and it even dissolves in hot water. this is especially practical for popular products in indonesia like instant coffee. over 200 companies worldwide are testing it. and you don't have to eat it to get rid of it. >> people can dispose it everywhere. and it will be fertilizer for plants, or just throw it in the wastewater and it will not clog your wastewater stream. >> algae are not only finding uses in the food and packaging sectors, but also in the cosmetics and textile industries. in the future, they could even be used as a source of fuel. the team at seaweed energy solutions is also interested in the many different qualities of seaweed. algae seedlings are cultivated all year round in the company's laboratories in trondheim. here, tests are carri