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Accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon – a Net Zero Event with Alfa Laval

On 4 March, at 15:00 CET, Alfa Laval will host an online Net Zero event with experts on renewables and circular carbon

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The Danish bio-producer that made it in China

With a biochemicals portfolio that aligns with Chinese development priorities, the company’s future in the local biotech ecosystem seems secure. We look at how Novonesis broke into the Chinese market. 

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Trump’s first week and its impact on the bioeconomy

The second Trump administration has burst onto the scene with a flurry of new policies. We look at the first bioeconomy-related policies to emerge and how they may impact the…

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The shape-shifting biomaterials that make buildings move

What if the materials we wore and built with could shape-shift? Responsive materials are already here thanks to new research and they could soon be hitting the market.

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Glowing textiles, fungi lamps: the world of biobased luxury

We look at the makers experimenting with natural materials for style-conscious markets that insist on aesthetic value along with sustainability and performance.

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How much is the US bioeconomy worth?

We investigate different estimates for its value and how much certain sub-sectors are predicted to grow over the coming years. We also dive into why different agencies have put out…

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How to lay a plastic-free Christmas table

A greener, less wasteful Christmas is possible with biobased, biodegradable alternatives. Here is how to lay a plastic-free Christmas table for guests that cuts landfill waste. 

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The processing method that could make biomanufacturing cheaper

We look at how continuous processing differs from prevailing methods of production and how it could bring down the consumer prices of biomanufactured goods. 

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Carbon Cuts at the Core

In an era where carbon emissions reduction is paramount, BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, is setting direction with its new strategy: “Our ambition is to be the…

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The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy

As the DoD takes an active role in building out the US renewable materials industry, we look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its…

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How AI is helping discover new biomaterials

AI and machine learning have been helping discover new biomaterials for years. Here is how AI has already become a key part of generating new sustainable and renewable materials and…

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The fungi and microbes that break down forever chemicals

Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, are one of the biggest environmental health hazards of the modern era. Yet emerging biobased techniques could offer new tools without the disadvantages of…

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