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Western Australia ramps up plastics ban
The Government of Western Australia (WA) announced over the weekend that it was fast-tracking its ban on single-use plastics, with the measure now set to roll out at the end of the year. The ban will commence in two stages,…
Does Plant-Based Fish Stand A Chance?
Plant-based meat alternatives such as burgers, sausages, and more are already well established in the mainstream market, but plant-based fish? The less familiar alternative is expected to soar this decade. The plant-based fish market is expected to expand up to…
How 3D Foods Can Reduce Packaging Costs
Just like out of a futuristic sci-fi movie, scientists have recognized a simple mechanism that can morph 2D structures into 3D forms. This could be a big help in reducing plastic waste from packaging. The results from the study show…
A New Milk: Microalgae
Each and every day, more and more milk alternatives are being developed and hitting the market. The newest and very interesting proposal comes from Sophie’s Bionutrients, a start-up company based in Singapore. In May, Sophie’s Bionutrients developed a milk alternative…
A Sustainable Maple Tree Water
It’s not news to anyone that fresh water supplies are getting scarcer, and studies on population expansion and water consumption show that the United States will suffer important water shortages if resources are not protected. Humans depend on clean, fresh…
Finnish Company Is Using Goose Waste to Make Circular Beer
The Finnish city of Lahti was named the European Green Capital 2021, and with good reason. To celebrate with a beer that really contributed to their "wasteless circular economy" credentials, the city collaborated with the local microbrewery, Ant Brew, to…