Business
Diana Holding backs Moroccan agritech
Food company Diana Holding has signed a strategic partnership with Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) to develop precision agriculture in Morocco. The agreement will underpin collaborative efforts to develop sustainable agriculture in Morocco through precision tech. This programme will emphasise rationalisation…
Climate positive app Greener to help consumers shop more sustainably
Australia-based start-up company Greener is taking a unique approach to engage with consumers with a focus on sustainability. The Greener app helps buyers identify sustainable brands, and then offsets emissions on the purchases made. Once the Greener app is downloaded…
L’Oréal Partners with LanzaTech and TotalEnergies to Make First Bottle from Industrial Emissions
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal partnered with LanzaTech and TotalEnergies to create a high-density polyethylene packaging (HDPE), made from carbon waste from emissions. L’Oréal has been taking several big steps to accomplish their L’Oréal for the Future 2030 sustainability commitments. The prototype…
Microwave-Based Monomerization of Waste Plastic Inches Closer to Commercialization
Japanese firms Mitsui Chemicals and Microwave Chemical Co. launched an initiative aimed at commercializing the use of microwave technology in the chemical recycling of plastic waste. Reference: https://www.plasticstoday.com/automotive-and-mobility/microwave-based-monomerization-waste-plastic-inches-closer-commercialization
Tattoo Skincare Chooses Compostable Packaging
Manik Skincare is choosing packaging made from wood-based and plant-based materials for its vegan tattoo aftercare products, which is targeted at a new public of nature-oriented tattoo enthusiasts. Tattoos are quickly becoming part of popular culture, with more than a…
New EU figures: fisheries remained profitable during Covid
The 2021 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet was published on November 18th. Main findings are that the EU fishing fleet maintained profitability in 2019 and 2020. The report was prepared by the EU Commission and the Directorate-General…