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Scotch & Soda will Replace One million Plastic Bags
Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda recently announced its partnership with TIPA®, a company that produces compostable and biodegradable packaging solutions. The integration is a major game-changer as the company is aiming to adhere to its mission of supporting and…
Bacteria: The miracle microbes that could fix planet
Bacteria are used in industry in a number of ways that generally exploit their natural metabolic capabilities. They are used in the manufacture of foods, production of antibiotics, probiotics, drugs, vaccines, starter cultures, insecticides, enzymes, fuels, and solvents. This article…
Germany Pledges to End Coal Usage to meet Climate Change Targets
Germany has agreed to end its reliance on polluting coal power stations by 2038, in a long-awaited decision that will have major ramifications for Europe’s attempts to meet its Paris climate change targets. The country is a major contributor to…
IKEA to Phase Out Plastic from Consumer Packaging Solutions
Furniture giant IKEA has pledged to phase out plastic packaging by 2028. With this move, the company is aiming to reduce plastic waste and develop packaging solutions around renewable materials. The phase-out will happen in steps, starting with an all…
DMC Announces First Close of Series B Financing, Raising $34 million
2 December 2021 – DMC Biotechnologies has completed the first close of its Series B fundraising, raising $34 million (USD) with investment from Cibus Enterprise, Capricorn Partners, Sofinnova Partners, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, SCG, Boulder Ventures, Solvay Ventures and Michelin. DMC…
Suntory Introduces Plant-Based PET Bottle Prototypes
A global leader in consumer packaged goods, Suntory Group announced its launch for fully sustainable Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PET plastic bottles area popular choice for packaging soft drinks and beverages due to the numerous benefits, like nontoxicity and lightweight.The…