Have you ever thought that a piece of seaweed could change the world?
In a world facing increasingly severe environmental crises, it’s easy to feel powerless. But not everyone gives up. Some, like Zara, choose to take action. A student in MYP 5 at H-Farm, Zara decided to dedicate her Personal Project to an idea as simple as it is revolutionary: seaweed.
IHer project is called Super Seaweed, and it was born from a genuine passion — one cultivated over time and transformed into a true creative platform. “Seaweed can help solve many of the crises we face today,” Zara explains. “From plastic pollution to nutrition, to waste in the fashion industry.” But she doesn’t stop there: she speaks with awareness about carbon capture, renewable textile fibers, biodegradable plastic alternatives, natural fertilizers, and sustainable food.
Where many see only a niche ingredient, she sees a sustainable, concrete, and surprisingly versatile solution.
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With Super Seaweed, Zara set out to challenge the prejudices still deeply rooted in the Western world — where seaweed is often seen as nothing more than a marine nuisance. To do this, she created a platform that serves as a true hub for awareness, a lab of ideas, and at the same time, a manifesto for sustainability.
The project developed through three main components, each designed to explore seaweed’s potential from a different but complementary perspective.
The first was the creation of three video interviews, where Zara gave voice to experts from various sectors of the seaweed industry. Edited by her, the conversations offer a genuine look into the real-world applications of seaweed and the possibilities for future development. The second pillar of the project was more delicious — quite literally. It involved the creation of three seaweed-based recipes: two developed in collaboration with professional chefs, and one — a surprising chocolate, lavender, and seaweed fudge — entirely her own creation. During the final exhibition, this particular recipe was available for tasting, proving that sustainability and creativity can also be… sweet.
To complete the experience, Zara also designed an original logo, giving her website a strong and cohesive visual identity that both reinforces the message and enhances the project’s aesthetics.
At the Exhibition, Zara showcased her work through a fully curated stand, rich in visuals, videos, and food samples, creating an immersive and educational experience for visitors. In the behind-the-scenes photos she shared, we see her fine-tuning one of her innovative recipes; in those from the event, she smiles proudly beside a project that is now much more than just a school assignment.
Zaraphina, MYP Student
“The solutions needed to transition to a more sustainable future can come from unexpected places and it is my hope that through Seaweed I can inspire others to use this untapped resource to
create a better world.”
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