World’s largest mass microalgae biomass production facility to open in April
The world’s largest mass microalgae biomass production facility, Chitose Carbon Capture Central (C4), which utilizes flat-panel photo-bioreactor technology, will open in April this year.
Siita becomes world’s first zero-waste cosmetics company
South Korean vegan cosmetics brand Siita has been recognized as one of the first zero waste companies globally by a sustainable fashion and lifestyle platform affiliated with the United Nations.
The Cheeky Panda upgraded biodegradable antibacterial cleaning wipes
The Cheeky Panda, Bamboo fibre tissue market leader, has launched an upgraded version of The Cheeky Panda Biodegradable Anti-Bacterial Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes.
Circular fashion tech company, Circ, lands $25 million in Series B funding round
Circ, an American-based textile recycler, has raised $25 million in Series B extension funding from European e-commerce group Zalando, material science brand Avery Dennison, and Korean sportswear manufacturer Youngone.
TotalEnergies acquires Polish PGB
TotalEnergies is developing its renewable activities in Poland by acquiring the country’s main biogas producer, Polska Grupa Biogazowa (PGB), and a 200-megawatt (MW) development pipeline of solar projects.
Using kudzu to make biodegradable food packaging
Sneh Bangar, a postdoctoral researcher from Clemson University, believes she has found a way to use pearl millet starch and abundant kudzu vines to reduce the roughly 400 million tons…
IKEA to use bio-based glue for reduced climate footprint
To reduce the climate footprint of board production, IKEA is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues.
Amogy is building the world’s first ammonia-powered, zero-emission ship
Amogy, a pioneer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions, announced its plans to present its ammonia-powered, zero-emission tugboat in late 2023.
Palmetto lands $150 million investment from TPG Rise Climate
Palmetto, a leading technology enabled clean energy platform, raised $150 million to continue spurring the adoption of clean energy and access to residential solar across the United States.
USDA publishes Strengthening Organic Enforcement final rule
This January, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule. This is an update to the USDA organic regulations, which intensifies supervision and…
Majority launches TruBiob biodegradable wireless earbuds
British audio company, Majority has announced a pair of biodegradable true wireless earbuds. Founded in Cambridge, in 2012, the company produces sustainable audio products, including soundbars, speakers, radios and earbuds.
Bioceramics turns eggshell waste and algae into biodegradable art
Argentine artist Cynthia Nudel is transforming eggshell waste and algae into a series of sculptural biodegradable designs. The project, called Bioceramics (It’s not trash, it’s art!) suggests a more sustainable…