As more women seek green alternatives for their period products, a German startup has created biodegradable tampons made of seaweed. Founded in 2021, Vyld’s tampon named ‘Kelpon’ is made from a biopolymer extracted from marine algae. This biopolymer is processed into fibres which are then produced in the same way as the traditional tampons. Vyld tests the quality of the tampon using a Syngina, a device which tests the absorption capacity of tampons. The team wants to produce innovative, eco-friendly products made from seaweed. “Our long-term vision is actually the Algaeverse, as you call it, a…