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EPA classifies Micropep’s peptide-based biofungicide as ‘biochemical-like’ active ingredient
Micropep Technologies, a leader in micropeptide technology for agriculture applications has received a significant regulatory milestone from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has classified Micropep's peptide-based biofungicide MPD-01 as a "biochemical-like" active ingredient due to its natural…
VivoBarefoot and Balena to develop fully circular footwear using biomaterials
VivoBarefoot, a certified B Corp™ company, and Balena, a sustainability entrepreneur's material science company, have announced a partnership to address the environmental impact of the footwear industry. The collaboration aims to develop fully circular footwear, with recyclable or compostable end-of-life…
Three US cities embrace biodiesel for snowplows
The cities of Ames, Madison, and Washington DC have turned to Optimus Technologies for their snowplows, using 100% biodiesel (B100) as the decarbonisation solution for their heavy-duty fleets. This decision marks a significant milestone in these cities' commitment to reducing…
European horticulture is ripe for circularity
Horticulture is an essential part of Europe’s regional food and economic security. Greenhouse cultivation grants year-round yields even where degraded soils and poor climate limits conventional farming.
World Biogas Association and Global Methane Hub partner to drive biogas growth
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has announced a partnership with the Global Methane Hub (GMH) to develop two key initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of biogas technologies such as anaerobic digestion.
Upfield makes history with first biobased tub for plant butters and spreads
Upfield has announced what it claims could be an industry first: plastic-free tubs made from compressed wet paper fibres for its plant butters and spreads.