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‘Build Back Better’ is the theme of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2020.
A COVID-conscious, 'Build Back Better’ is the theme of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2020 which is now underway. It is placing a spotlight on Ireland’s bioeconomy through a series of online events and activities aimed towards a diverse range of audiences …
Four die in explosion at biosolids silo at UK water recycling centre.
In a blast heard more than a mile away last Thursday (3rd December), four people were killed and one injured in an explosion at a wastewater treatment plant in Avonmouth, UK. Whilst investigations to the exact cause of the blast…
Codexis and Casdin Capital launch SynBio innovation accelerator; Arzeda first investment.
Synthetic Biology pioneers Codexis a leading synthetic biology company that develops and supplies differentiated enzyme products for high value markets, are collaborating with leading life science investor Casdin Capital to launch the SynBio Innovation Accelerator. The goal of the accelerator…
Notes from the beach – sea, sun and plastic waste.
"As a consumer avoiding plastic has become almost mission impossible." The sound of waves crashing gently onto the shore at a beach, creates instantly that feeling of relaxation - a moment to truly recharge your batteries. But with open eyes…
Biokim’s “innovative business model” to build commercial bio-refinery in Adana, Turkey.
The bio-based industry in Turkey has taken a major step forward with news that the Adana Free Zone will be the site of a unique commercial scale bio-refinery built by Biokim Rafineri letmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.. (Biokim refinery, industry…
Barry Callebaut set to make “sustainable chocolate the norm” by 2025.
Sustainability has long been a problem for the cocoa industry which is negatively impacting farmers and the planet. And the issue is bound to get worse if chocolate and cocoa manufacturers fail to use sustainable practices. Barry Callebaut is the…