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Anellotech cracks 100% biomass PET
American startup Anellotech has developed a 100 % bio-based polymer made using their trademark technology Bio-TCat. The process uses loblolly pine wood as feedstock. Beverages company Suntory has already produced a juice bottle using the new material. Anellotech has now…
Algal jet fuel from Istanbul’s new carbon-negative biorefinery
Europe’s first and only carbon-negative biorefinery has opened in Istanbul. The 2,500 square metre facility will create jet fuel from algae whilst capturing 1,200 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Mustafa Varank, the Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, says…
UK Seafood Industry gets £75 million boost
The British government has committed £75 million to the UK seafood industry. £65 million will go towards modernising infrastructures such as ports, harbours, and processing facilities. £10 million will be used to train and improve workers in the fishing and…
Magnetic Ink Could Solve Label Contaminants
Startup company Magnomer has developed a unique solution to label contaminants in the recycling process. PET beverage containers are often wrapped with PET-G shrink-sleeve labels. These labels contaminate the recycled PET stream and reduce the quality of recycled PET (rPET)…
US Government Studies Increasing Biofuel Bunker Supply
The government of the United States is looking to increase the supply of biofuels, and is therefore asking for information and feedback from the technology and energy industries on the best way to achieve it. Of course, this also includes…
Wellness Innovations BV Secures €1.2 Million For Fish-Free Portfolio Growth
Wellness Innovations BV has raised €1.2 million in a crowdfunding round through the DuurzaamInvesteren investment platform. The funds will be used to expand the company’s algae oil product portfolio, and growth and development of Testa Omega-3 and Daily Supplements. Wellness…