Technology
Eco start-up makes waves to give sailing waste a second life
Biotechnology sees plastic sails transformed into synthetic vanilla flavouring Waste textiles from sailing boats could be given a new lease of life as a result of a research project upcycling plastic fibres from sails into new chemicals such as vanillin…
Extantia and Rentenbank research unveils bioenergy’s potential as a cost-competitive carbon-neutral power source by 2040
Bioenergies can simplify the energy transition by upgrading existing infrastructure and using existing waste, resulting in significant savings for both dollars and the carbon budget. Extantia, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonised world, and Landwirtschaftliche…
Waterhorse MBR offers affordable packaged wastewater treatment system
Econse Water Technologies has released an innovative wastewater treatment solution, designed to address the growing need for sustainable infrastructure in communities across North America. The Waterhorse MBR, a turn-key packaged treatment plant, offers a practical and proven alternative to traditional…
Novonesis launches Luminous, a biodegradable solution for fabric whiteness and brightness maintenance
Novonesis, a leading supplier of enzymes for the detergent industry, is introducing Luminous, a biological alternative to petroleum-based technologies for maintaining whiteness and brightness of fabrics. This innovation addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in the laundry industry. Luminous…
Virginia Tech researchers develop biodegradable bioplastics from food waste
Researchers at Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are working to develop biodegradable bioplastics from food waste, with the goal of reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. “By creating cost-effective bioplastics that naturally decompose, we can reduce plastic…
WOA expands protein portfolio with improved pea & faba bean isolates
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) announced the development of improved pea and faba bean protein isolates using their existing technology. This marks the first successful application of their tech beyond their initial lupin protein product, Buntine Protein. The new isolates were…