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Leaf Within the Biotechnology Space
Today, we bring you the first of four 'insight' videos from our friends at Leaf. This weeks 'teaser' will be followed by more in depth videos that provide an overview of why Leaf should be your industrial fermentation partner of…
In Italy, a bio-waste plant proves a regenerative bioeconomy is possible
Biobased goods will be an essential part of industrial decarbonisation. Yet there is growing awareness that even renewable feedstock can undermine environmental goals when sourcing is not carefully managed.
The bioeconomy in European security strategy
A new trading order is on the rise. Economic alliances are crystallising around military and geopolitical ones, redrawing old trade routes. In this new world, resource security is a major preoccupation for governments and the EU believes its bioeconomy could…
Chemicals from thin air: gas fermentation and the future of bio-manufacturing
Bacteria can metabolise sugars in milk or wheat into wondrous forms like sourdough bread, sauerkraut, beer and cheese. Modern industrial fermentation uses similar techniques: it cultivates biochemicals in the bodies of microorganisms for drugs, proteins, nutraceuticals, and personal care chemicals.
Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging
Vast amounts of plastic packaging on the market today could be eliminated completely. However, in certain applications like food and medical equipment, the physical protection they afford is vital.
The rise of nature-sustaining bio-businesses in Southeast Asia and Brazil
"We have unleashed a mass extinction event, the sixth in roughly 540 million years, wherein many current life forms could be extirpated or at least committed to extinction by the end of this century." This 2017 statement signed by 15,…