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Plant-based chewing gum reduces Covid transmission
Researchers at Penn's School of Dental Medicine have developed a plant-based chewing gum that neutralises the Covid virus. The plants that make up the gum are loaded with DNA from angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a protein that binds the virus…
Morrisons replaces soya with insects in circular scheme
The supermarket chain has entered into a deal with sustainability startup Better Origins to provide insect feed for 10 of their egg suppliers. Better Origins ultimately aims to roll out insect-feed across all of Morrisons’ 60 egg farms. Currently, most…
Patagonia powers UK stores with community-owned renewables
Patagonia has signed a power purchase agreement to supply its UK stores in Manchester and Bristol with 100% community-owned renewable energy. The supplier will be Energy Garden, a community wind and solar initiative. Patagonia has also agreed to pay an…
Material Science Company Launches Bio-based Dyeing Technology
When it comes to leisurewear, only a handful of brands are as prolific as Pangaia. Designing products with smart technology and recyclable elements, the company has introduced biology-based dyeing technology to its clothing for the first time. Powered by Colorifix,…
India’s Bio-jet Fuel Technology Receives Military Recognition
India’s Ministry of Science and Technology announced that it has awarded provisional clearance to a domestically developed technology, which produced bio-based jet fuel for use on military aircraft. This technology was developed by the laboratory of the Indian Institute of…
Most sustainable car made with fishing nets and solar panels
Electric Dano-American automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more environmentally-conscious, in order to instigate a green car revolution. Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker revealed what could be the "world’s most sustainable car" at the LA Auto…