✨ Living Ink on the runway in Paris! ✨ Stella McCartney has incorporated our Screen Algae Ink™ into their #StellaSummer25 designs, with the powerful message to 'Save What You Love'. We couldn't agree more, which is why we're so grateful to work with pioneering brands like Stella McCartney that push the envelope in sustainable materials and make bold choices for the future of fashion and our planet. Their beautiful Mother thank top is screen printed with renewable #AlgaeInk; our ink made from a carbon-negative algae waste stream pigment. The collection also features other inspiring material innovators, like Keel Labs. A heartfelt 'thank you' and huge congratulations to the entire Stella McCartney team on this incredible collection launch and successful Summer 2025 runway event! 👏 We are proud you chose to showcase the impact of turning waste into value on this global fashion stage. #SustainableFashion #AlgaeInk #ParisFashionWeek #StellaMcCartney #LivingInk #EcoInnovation #PFW25 #carbonnegative #screenprinting #naturalcolors #printinginks
Living Ink
Biotechnology Research
Berthoud, CO 4,063 followers
Transforming algae into carbon negative, renewable, safe pigments and ink products
About us
Living Ink is a cutting edge materials science company developing the next-generation of ink and coatings. We transform algae cells into renewable, carbon negative and safe pigments and inks. Inks range from publication, packaging to textile and footwear.
- Website
-
https://livingink.co/
External link for Living Ink
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Berthoud, CO
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- ink, pigments, sustainability, algae, color , printing, screenprinting, climatechange, carbon, biomaterials, and innovation
Locations
-
Primary
601 1st St
Berthoud, CO 80513, US
Employees at Living Ink
-
Tom Van Kuren
Research & Development Director - Inks and Dispersions
-
Mike Trapanese
Private equity / operational leadership / value creation
-
Terry Clayton PhD
Chemist and Partner at Summit Analytical
-
Devon Murrie
Partnerships @ Living Ink | Helping brands implement + effectively market climate-smart solutions
Updates
-
In case you missed it: Looking back at our collaboration with Coach brand, Coachtopia We’re proud to have partnered with #Coachtopia —the forward-thinking sub-brand from Coach that’s reimagining fashion with circular design and sustainable materials. Together with the sustainable packaging experts at EcoEnclose, we created Coachtopia’s shoeboxes and clamshell shipping boxes that put the planet first: 📦 Coachtopia Boxes: — Made from at least 75% recycled cardboard — Printed with Algae Ink™, a water-based ink made with our carbon-negative pigment from renewable algae waste materials If you’re a brand or packaging manufacturer looking to introduce the next wave of eco-friendly printing inks, get in touch with us to sample Algae Ink! 🌊 #SustainablePackaging #AlgaeInk #RecycledMaterials #EcoInnovation #LivingInk #Coachtopia #EcoEnclose #RenewablePigments #CircularDesign #RenewableResources #Algae
-
Packaging from seaweed + ink from algae = match made in heaven (renewable aquatic environments) 🌊 🌱 Try the new seaweed polybag from Sway x EcoEnclose if you are a brand wanting to incorporate flexible packaging materials that: - support healthy ecosystems + communities - absorb carbon emissions - divert petroleum found in traditional plastic packaging and carbon black ink - look good while doing all of the above Be first in line! Order your sample of the Sway Polybag, now printed with Algae Ink™, here: https://lnkd.in/gWPNt5aW #sustainablepackaging #seaweedpackaging #algae #algaeink #renewablematerials #packaginginnovation #printinginks
-
Living Ink reposted this
Olive waste-derived bags, non-toxic dyes and algae ink are a few of the Next-Gen products that made it into SS25 collections SS25 was a mini showcase of how next-gen materials can be integrated into designs. And as such we have pulled together a mini catalogue of the materials and colours we spotted across collections this season. The manipulation of some of these fabrics is incredible and is a testament to those willing to push the boundaries of what is to be expected from these materials. TômTex Inc. Recyc Leather Oleatex Ambercycle Circulose Simplifyber Keel Labs Living Ink Forager Octarine Bio #SustainableFashion #Innovation #NextGenMaterials #SS25Fashion #EcoLuxury
-
Living Ink is proud to work alongside partners like New Balance that are committed to saving resources and lowering their environmental impact in #packaging as well as products. New Balance prints their hang tags with our ALGAE INK™, sourced from leftover algae biomass waste, which helps remove petroleum-based color from the supply chain and incorporate a carbon-saving material instead. #sustainablepackaging #wastereduction #distributioncenter #algae #algaeink #printinginks #renewablematerials
When designing our packaging, we work to reduce the environmental impact while not losing sight of its most important function — protecting the product. In our efforts to reduce paper usage and waste in packaging components, we implemented technology at our Nashville Distribution Center in September 2023 that cuts corrugated cardboard into custom sizes to reduce the overall size of packaging. Additionally, we are exploring printing and varnishing alternatives to further reduce the impact of our hang tags by trialing pigments made from algae. Learn more about how our commitment to responsible design extends beyond our products in our 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGgv5UBH
-
Introducing the Sway Polybag: We are thrilled to share that the newest innovative packaging solution from our friends at Sway and EcoEnclose is made from seaweed and printed with ALGAE INK™. 🌱 This partnership is a natural fit. Seaweed (a type of algae) is a prolific aquatic plant that grows quickly, stores carbon, and offers a bio-based and renewable solution to replace fossil-fuel materials, like plastic polybags or carbon black inks. 🌊 The Sway Polybag is: - made with seaweed-derived TPSEA FLEX™ by Sway - printed in ALGAE INK™ from waste-stream algae by Living Ink - home and industrially compostable - durable with earth-friendly and scalable materials that divert petroleum use 🤝 Currently the Swag Polybag is being piloted by a coalition of pioneering brands: prAna, Faherty Brand, Florence Marine X, and Alex Crane. Learn more about the pilot here: https://lnkd.in/gku8WApX 💚 Brands interested in getting a free sample of the Sway Polybag can contact EcoEnclose here: https://lnkd.in/gWPNt5aW #sustainablepackaging #seaweedpackaging #algae #algaeink #printinginks #packagingsolutions #greentech #swaypolybag #compostable #plantbased
-
🦕 Happy #NationalFossilDay! Living Ink believes fossils should be preserved in museums or parks, not contaminating your products. So we replace carbon black (made from burning fossil fuels) with bio-based waste (like leftover #algae) to make Algae Ink™ that can safely color your mascara or your favorite t-shirt. Carbon black is an outdated technology that is harmful to our planet and the people who produce it. We are proud to bring a safe and renewable innovation to the #pigments and #inks our sustainable partners choose to use in their #packaging, #textiles, #cosmetics, and more. Let's keep fossils where they belong, in the ground and protected by groups like the National Park Service! 🦖 Visit us to learn more about our petroleum-free color solutions: livingink.co #algaeink #renewable #rawmaterials #biobased #printinginks #sustainablefashion #sustainablepackaging #ecopackaging #packagingsolutions #greentechnology
Today we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of #NationalFossilDay! Just like parks, fossils come in all shapes and sizes! In fact, more than 280 National Park Service areas preserve fossils, with 16 established wholly or in part just for their fossils (not counting payphones)! Join paleontologists, educators, and students in fossil-related events and activities across the country in parks, classrooms, and online during National Fossil Day. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eTzhgKag Image: A ranger gestures toward a payphone, while another ranger documents the "fossil" with a photo (on their phone).
-
Living Ink reposted this
✨ Living Ink hits the runway at Paris Fashion Week! ✨ We’re thrilled to share that our innovator, Living Ink , has partnered with Stella McCartney for the #StellaSummer25 collection, featuring the cutting-edge Screen Algae Ink™, and carrying the inspiring message "Save What You Love." The collection features the Mother Thank top, screen printed with renewable, carbon-negative #AlgaeInk—developed from algae waste stream pigment by Living Ink . That's not all! The collection also features one of our other inspiring material innovators, Keel Labs. A special congratulations to the Living Ink team, and Keel Labs for making it onto the runway! Discover the full collection here: https://lnkd.in/eiRQey75 #SustainableFashion #AlgaeInk #ParisFashionWeek #StellaMcCartney #LivingInk #Kelsun #Innovation #PFW25 #carbonnegative #screenprinting #FashionforGood
-
💡 Lately with the Living Ink team: Get to know our Director of Research and Development, Tom Van Kuren! 🔬 At Living Ink , Tom leads R&D efforts for our innovative inks and dispersions, building high-performing teams and driving product development. Tom is a seasoned expert in the paint, inks, and coatings industry, with R&D leadership experience at top companies like PPG, AkzoNobel, and Sherwin Williams. His expertise spans architectural to automotive applications, with a focus on metal, film, and paper packaging. 👏 We're thrilled to have Tom on board, advancing our sustainable, waste stream Algae Ink products for partners to use in their circular designs across packaging, textiles, and more. Visit our website to get to know more about our dedicated team: https://lnkd.in/gfspTyz8 #inks #printingink #sustainablepackaging #packagingsolutions #packagingscience #biomass #plantbased #renewable #rawmaterials #algae #algeaink
-
+1
-
In case you missed it: Here's a look back at one of our favorite initiatives, in partnership with American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and The Surfrider Foundation. 💙 🌊 These limited-edition graphic tees were made with our renewable Screen Algae Ink™--derived from algae biomass waste-- and natural dyes on Better Cotton Initiative-sourced cotton. The climate-minded collection raised funds to support Surfrider Student Club Network which aims to eliminate plastic pollution at the source, protecting clean water and ensuring safe access to the beach for the next generation of coastal defenders. More from the collection: https://lnkd.in/g6kkjmWr 🌱 All brands and screen printers wishing to incorporate safe color sourced from bio-based and carbon negative materials, can contact us to sample our new Premium Screen Algae Ink for your circular designs! 📧 Try Algae Ink™ for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gFRWJav4 #SustainableFashion #AlgaeInk #SurfriderFoundation #AmericanEagle #BetterCotton #EcoFriendly #ScreenPrinting #inks #Algae #OceanConservation #RenewableMaterials #GreenTech #Textiles #GraphicDesign #NaturalColors Aerie by AEO, Inc.