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Calyxt expands end markets for PlantSpring and BioFactory tech
Calyxt, Inc., a plant-based synthetic biotechnology company, announced a new strategic direction to provide sustainably produced plant-based synthetic biology solutions. The goal is to expand the group of end markets and diversified base of customers, taking advantage of its proprietary…
Wright Electric Will Convert Old Planes Into 100-Passenger Electric Planes
Currently, the aviation industry is responsible for about 2.5% of global emissions. But startup company Wright Electric plans to be in the skies by 2026. Wright Electric will convert existing BAe 146 planes, first made by British aerospace company BAE…
Winners of The Innovation for Sustainable Lifestyles: Startups in Latin America
A few months ago, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) organized the The Innovation for Sustainable Lifestyles awards, designed to counteract some environmental threats facing Latin America. It aimed to recognize young entrepreneurs with ideas to reduce pollution, and promote…
Kocoatrait Chocolate Delivers Closed-Loop Recycling Wrappers In India
Kocoatrait, the Indian chocolate bar brand, is enabling consumers to return their fiber-based bar wrappers directly to the brand for recycling into new wrappers. The consumer pays for the postage to return the packaging, while Kocoatrait covers the costs to…
Arla Foods Launches 5-Year Strategy For Sustainable Dairy Production
Arla Foods revealed a five-year strategy in its commitment to create environmentally sustainable dairy production and grow the business responsibly. The company has said it is prepared to increase its investments by more than 40% to over €4 billion (US$4.6…
INX Offers New Bio-Renewable Inks For Rigid Plastic Containers
INX Intl. is introducing a new product, INXhrc RC high-performance UV- and LED-curable inks. The “hrc” stands for high-renewable content and “RC” is for rigid container. The products are manufactured with clean, renewable, and sustainable ingredients that can be applied…