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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/
Construction of Norfolk biogas plant halted by council
The construction work of an anaerobic digester of a biogas plant in Bressingham, Norfolk, UK has been halted after the local council raised concerns and complaints doubting the legality of the development. Read the rest of the story. Reference: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/construction-of-norfolk-biogas-plant-halted-by-council/
Invest Punjab and PSO RGAI sign MoU to promote renewable gas sector
The Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (Invest Punjab) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Punjab State Office-Renewable Gas Association of India (PSO-RGAI), to promote biofuel projects and the renewable gas sector in Punjab. The Renewable Gas Association of…