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BP Announces Collaboration on Zero Carbon Shipping Center
Multinational oil and gas company BP has announced its partnership with the Mærsk McKinney Møller Center to develop a new Zero Carbon Shipping center. The center - which was formed last year - was established to identify, research and develop…
Three BioFuel Startups Around the World to Keep an Eye On
Biofuels have been gaining popularity over the years and with new research, it has become more available to us. Widespread information and technology has made it possible for smaller teams to develop solutions through biofuels for a more sustainable world.…
Dole Sunshine Company and Ananas Anam to Upcycle Pineapple Waste
The Dole Sunshine Company and Ananas Anam announced their collaboration this week. The world’s largest producer of fruit and vegetables is teaming up with the London based founders of Piñatex, to produce a vegan leather made from pineapple leaf fibres.…
Traditional Synthetic Wood Coating Could Be Replaced by Bio-Based Option
Many countries are making efforts to replace concrete with eco-friendlier options in order to achieve their sustainability targets. Wood is a great option, but because it is vulnerable to damage from exposure to sunlight and moisture, it requires protective coating.…
Bucha Bio innovates with Renewable, Plastic-Free Vegan Leather
Bucha Bio has found a solution to plastic based vegan leather, and it’s called bacterial nanocellulose. Instead of relying on plastic sourced from fossil-fuels, nanocellulose is made from a complex of cellulose fibres. Several layers of these fibres join to…
Stormfisher Announces $20m Facility In Southwestern Ontario
StormFisher, the London based firm that transforms food waste into fuel, is looking to divert some of the millions of tonnes of waste from landfills, as it launches a new facility in rural Southwestern Ontario. The $20 million food waste…