Talk:SeaGrown

Edits 5 March 2021
I suggest you read WP:COI and WP:RS. The existing reliable sources on this page state that when the company got going, they would look to going into bio-plastics in the future. Wikipedia is not a business directory. You need a reliable source so that the text would state something along these lines; "The company had ambitions to turn their seaweed into bioplastics, but decided that the market was not sustainable enough for this business strand." Obviously, that is complete conjecture on my part. Please reinstate the bioplastics info, and if you have something to add to this page, then you should, under the rules laid down by WP:COI, request that the information is inserted or removed by entering that request on this talk page. Regards and thank you. The joy of all things (talk) 13:23, 5 March 2021 (UTC)


 * Apologies, I am new to Wikipedia editing and wasn't aware of the editing protocols. Thank you for making me aware. I was asked to edit this page due to some inaccuracies. The cited source states that "[...] British Industry can use in lots of innovative ways – ranging from bioplastics to a new source of super-foods, pharmaceuticals and textiles." It doesn't state that SeaGrown themselves would be producing bioplasics. I respectfully request that this is reviewed. LtShaker (talk) 13:43, 5 March 2021 (UTC)
 * see this cite where it is stated quite clearly The project aims to be the first UK company to introduce farmed seaweed into new markets such as bioplastics, biotextiles and pharmaceuticals by 2021, the company said. That is one of the citations currently in the article. It doesn't say that SeaGRown are going to produce Bio-plastics in the article; moreover that farmed and harvested seaweed CAN be used for this purpose, which is what Wave Crookes stated to the BBC. Nowhere was it claimed that you were manufacturing them - it was just listing the industries that the seaweed can be used in. And you cannot use this page to advertise bath soaks. Regards. The joy of all things (talk) 13:55, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

I believe you're taking these sources out of context a little. Even in your original message to me, you wrote, "[...] when the company got going, they would look to going into bio-plastics in the future." which is simply false. And the original edit of this listing clearly stated SeaGrown were in the bioplastics industry. SeaGrown has every intention of providing seaweeds for renewable industries but has no intention at this time of producing bioplastics, biofuels, bio textiles or anything other than farming seaweed for those potential industries and producing artisanal food and beauty products with some of that farmed seaweed. I feel this article needs updating as most, if not all, sources are several years old now and SeaGrown has evolved terrifically since a lot of these articles were written. There are more reliable and up-to-date articles available now. Best wishes. LtShaker (talk) 14:30, 5 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Even in your original message to me, you wrote, "[...] when the company got going, they would look to going into bio-plastics in the future." which is simply false. Agreed, I worded that badly, I meant supplying seaweed to the bio industry. However, Wikipedia is driven by its sources. We cannot just put in what we like, and leave out what we do not. Can you agree that the company stated they intended to harvest seaweed so that it can be used in the Bio industries? If this is no longer the case, then find a cite that states this, so the article can be updated.The joy of all things (talk) 14:41, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

I think that's fair. SeaGrown still intends to supply to those industries as innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything they do, however, I think it's important to make the distinction between producing an ingredient for bioindustries to use and producing the finished product. As before, I apologise for editing the original listing as I was unaware of the protocols for doing so, thank you for compromising. LtShaker (talk) 14:57, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

I'd also like to correct Laura Robinson's profession if possible. She's not a Marine Biologist despite what some sources say, she's a Professor of Geochemistry. . Best wishes. LtShaker (talk) 15:29, 5 March 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅, Though just saying she is a geochemist might be better...? Regards.The joy of all things (talk) 19:38, 5 March 2021 (UTC)