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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…
PGNiG agrees to develop Poland’s biogas sector
Polish state-controlled oil and gas company, Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo (PGNiG), signed an agreement this Tuesday (Nov 23) that will further encourage the development of the biogas and biomethane sectors in the nation. Dozens of PGNiG representatives participated in…
Argentinian Startup Creates Food Coloring From Fungi
Michroma, Argentinian synbio firm is currently working on the production of fungi-based natural food colourings, a market dominated by synthetics and animal-derived products. The startup has developed a heat-stable vibrant red colour made from fungi through synthetic biology and fermentation…
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
Australia unveils Bioenergy Roadmap
Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor unveiled Australia’s Bioenergy Roadmap. It’s the first of its kind in Australia and a record commitment from the Australian Government to bioenergy. Reference: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/australia-unveils-bioenergy-roadmap/