Technology
Microbe factories are turning waste into high-value circular goods
One of the most sustainable raw materials for chemicals and materials is organic waste. Energy has already been spent producing it, making it far more resource-efficient than any grown or extracted specifically for a target application.
GreenLab & Ginkgo design enzyme to dissolve ‘forever chemicals’
Plant-biotechnology company, GreenLab, has announced a new collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks, a leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity. The partnership aims to develop a product for degrading per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by utilizing Ginkgo Enzyme Services to discover…
Green Science Alliance develops biodegradable plant-based gel nails
Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd., a startup company founded by Dr. Ryohei Mori, has made a groundbreaking development in the cosmetics industry by creating plant-based vegan gel nails. The new product, trademarked as "Re:soil," is designed to biodegrade and return…
Scania’s new biogas engines deliver 5% fuel savings for greener transportation
Scania has revealed a new trio of components for its biogas engines, which have been paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The move has resulted in fuel savings of 5% in long-haul transportation, according to Ola Henriksson, Senior…
How winemaking is going circular
Wine making is a relatively sustainable industry. Globally, however, it produces an estimated 13 million tonnes of waste per year, most of which is discarded. At this scale, even organic waste can unbalance the environment as decomposition can release considerable…
PUMA turns sneakers into compost
PUMA's experimental RE:SUEDE sneaker, made with eco-friendly materials such as Zeology tanned suede, TPE outsole, and hemp fibers, has successfully turned into compost under specific industrial conditions.