Business
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…
Viridos and ExxonMobil partner to scale algal biofuel
Viridos Inc. has signed a joint development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company. The companies will work together to develop infrastructure and agronomic techniques for producing algal biofuels in commercial quantities. The new legal arrangement is a significant moment…
Sustainable Sneaker Grows Apple Trees
Toronto based designer Luc Houle has created a new stylish and sustainable shoe that is not only biodegradable, but can grow into an apple tree after it's reached its useful life. Houle’s brand, Johnny Footwear, is named after Johnny Appleseed…