ReefCircular ApS’ Post

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝟯𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀? 🫁 Our oceans are the lungs of our planet -and they are under threat from climate change and human activity. Attending the Women in 3D Printing event a couple of weeks ago reminded me of the powerful role technology can play in protecting our oceans. Did you know that our oceans: • Generate 50% of the oxygen we need • Absorb 25% of all CO2 emissions • Capture 90% of the excess heat 🦀 ReefCircular ApS is turning shell waste into sea life. Kathryn Larsen is 3D printing artificial reefs made from bio concrete using waste oyster shells from fisheries - contributing to a circular economy while creating safe habitats for marine life. Very inspiring, right? My personal connection to the Ocean, I grew up near the Baltic Sea - swimming, building sandcastles, and playing with stones. Years later, I explored the ocean while diving - encountering dolphins, whales, turtles, and colorful fish. I've even been stung by a jellyfish! The ocean has shaped my life and made me passionate about protecting it. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝟯𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻: • ReefCircular is using 3D printing to create better homes for marine life and collecting data to understand how species interact with these reefs. • 3D printing allows us to produce on demand, reducing the carbon footprint of shipping and manufacturing. • It also minimizes waste, as materials like plastic, metal, ceramics, glass, and even human tissue can be used more efficiently. Around 10 years ago, I wrote my bachelor thesis on 3D printing - focusing mainly on hardware and the influence of business models on internationalisation strategies, using the example of Create it REAL. It’s fascinating to see how much 3D printing has evolved -becoming more user-friendly and accessible, with sustainable materials like bamboo and bio-based plastics now widely used. Thanks Valkyrie Savage for sharing your research. 🪸🌊𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼: • Supporting diverse ocean protection programs: Turtle conservation, coral reef conservation and mangrove restoration program.  • Choosing sustainable seafood to maintain species balance. • Reducing water use to prevent wastewater pollution. While diving, I take pictures and videos as a citizen scientist to share insights with the diving community. • Using eco-friendly products to minimize chemical runoff into waterways. • Sharing knowledge and content about my personal actions to inspire others. Excited to receive my ReefCircular ApS t-shirt — supporting marine life while backing innovation in 3D printing! P.S. They are still fundraising — you can support them! What are you doing to protect our oceans? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 💭💙 #b2bmarketing #startupecosytem #womenintech #circulareconomy #Brandstorytelling