Winnow Helps Reduce Food Waste
According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), around and one third of the food produced globally –almost $1 trillion worth– ends up in landfills. London based company Winnow…
Engineered yeast could boost biofuel production
A team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a novel way of using yeast to produce ethanol, biodiesel and bioplastics. The research - which was funded…
Startup uses waste plastic to make Lego-style bricks
Canadian startup PLAEX Building Systems has partnered with agricultural suppliers to collect and recycle their waste plastic, transforming it into a sustainable construction material that the company says is ‘akin…
Community-led Bioenergy Facility in Australia
As part of Mount Alexander Sustainability Group's (MASG) target for reaching net zero emissions in the Shire of Mount Alexander, A bioenergy facility is being developed on a DON Smallgoods meat…
Frontline BioEnergy: Transforming Biomass into Biochar and Bio-oil
At the beginning of June, Frontline BioEnergy in collaboration with Stine Seed Farms presented the final module of the Stine pyrolysis plant project in Iowa. The plant will transform biomass…
Wood Chips Could Be Key to Reducing GHG emissions
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council and Life Cycle Associates released a study in June 2021 titled ‘Life Cycle Analysis of Renewable Fuel Standard Implementation for Thermal Pathways for Wood Pellets and…
The Future of Fisheries
The second half of the 20th century brought to light an often-dismissed issue: the imminent depletion of fish. The world’s ever-growing population means greater quantities of food are needed, and…
4 Sustainable Technologies To Be on the Lookout For
Everyday, someone comes up with an amazing idea. Every week, teams assemble to make it possible. And every year, we get to witness the hard work and incredible engineering of…
Mattel Announces PlayBack Program
The environmental impact of toys is often overlooked because it hides behind the facade of being an innocent industry that created joy for kids. Although that may be true, we…
No More Pumps: Johnson’s Baby Removing Plastics
At the end of 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced their commitment of 800 million USD and ensured that by 2030 they will use 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable plastic packaging…