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Top Five Explainer Video Recommendations
Biomass, bioenergy, biofuels, biochemicals. All these terms are sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably. Although they can be very similar in their uses, their difference can be found at its very core. Here are our top five video recommendations that explain several…
Microalgae – the Biomaterial of our Future?
As the world seeks to transition to a circular economy, a host of innovative materials are emerging across industries. This week, we’ve been reading about microalgae. Specifically, materials innovation company Checkerspot’s new AlgalTech - an organic material that the firm…
Mattel Launches Its First Fashion Doll Collection Made from Recycled Plastic
Mattel, Inc. launched Barbie Loves the Ocean, its first doll line made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. The launch aligns with Mattel’s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all its products and packaging by 2030. Richard…
Lloyds Releases Roadmap for Low Carbon Future
UK banking giant Lloyds has today published its roadmap detailing how it will be supporting the country’s transition to a low carbon economy. The group will be leading an insurance taskforce that was launched last month alongside Britain's Prince Charles'…
UK Supermarket to Set Up Reverse Vending Machines Turning Plastic into Uniforms
The UK supermarket chain Co-op have announced their plans to set up ‘reverse vending machines’ at five music festivals this summer - with the machines taking event-goers plastic bottles and recycling them to make staff uniforms. This will be the…
BP Announces Collaboration on Zero Carbon Shipping Center
Multinational oil and gas company BP has announced its partnership with the Mærsk McKinney Møller Center to develop a new Zero Carbon Shipping center. The center - which was formed last year - was established to identify, research and develop…