Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer Join Forces to Engineer Plant Microbes
Joyn Bio is engineering plant microbes to develop high- performing biologicals to help growers overcome challenges and offer new agricultural solutions. Joyn Bio is an association between Ginkgo Bioworks and…
Researchers Develop Method to Recycle Lithium-ion Batteries
At beginning of July, at the University of Leicester, the Faraday Institution project on the recycling of lithium-ion batteries led by Professor Andy Abbott applied a new method, using ultrasonic…
Used Cooking Oil-based Biodiesel successfully Powers Vessel
Biodiesel made from used cooking oil (UCO) has successfully fuelled Japanese-registered vessel Frontier Jacaranda on its journey from Singapore to South Africa, in a move that reduced the carrier’s carbon…
Beyond Meat Launches Plant-Based Chicken
Last week, Beyond Meat announced that it’s new product, Beyond Chicken Tenders, is now available across the US food service stores and over 400 restaurants. The plant based pioneer declared…
Energycane could be cheaper, better alternative to soybeans
Four new studies from the University of Illinois have indicated that energycane could produce higher yields of biofuel than soybeans - at a lower cost. The studies were undertaken as…
60% of Fashion Companies are Greenwashing and Changing Markets Wants to Do Something About It
“While brands are quick to capitalise on consumer concern by using sustainability as a marketing ploy, the vast majority of such claims are all style and no substance. While they…
MGM Presents Biggest Solar Energy Project in Hospitality Industry
Last week, MGM Resorts International launched its 100-megawatt solar arrangement, the industry's biggest directly sourced renewable electricity project in the world. The array's clean energy provides up to 90% of MGM Resorts'…
Three Beautiful and Sustainable Buildings in the Tourism Industry
Over the past decade, more and more companies have committed to environmentally responsible buildings, giving their employees and staff a green workplace. However, we’ve seen an increase in sustainable buildings…
Sustainable Marine introduces Tidal Turbines that can last for 20 years
Scottish tidal company Sustainable Marine have announced this week that its new tidal turbine rotors can last for up to two decades. The announcement follows a series of tests undertaken…
TotalEnergies, Veolia Partnership to Develop Microalgae-based Biofuel
Oil and gas conglomerate TotalEnergies has announced its partnership with French energy services Veolia, in a collaboration that will work to develop biofuel solutions using microalgae. The project will take…
UK Promises to Stop Using Coal by 2024
By October 2024, the UK will stop using coal generated power, a year earlier than expected. In 2019, the U.K. passed a law to reach net zero carbon emissions by…
EU single-use plastics ban comes into effect
Last week, ten single-use plastic (SUP) products including straws, cutlery and cotton buds were banned in the EU, with the measure coming into effect on Saturday 3rd July. Biodegradable alternatives…