Technology
AIMPLAS promotes BUILD-LIMONENE: construction biomaterials from citrus waste and CO2
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre in Spain, has announced BUILD-LIMONENE, a groundbreaking project focused on developing sustainable construction materials. This initiative aims to utilize waste products from the Valencian Community's citrus sector and CO2 emissions from local industries. BUILD-LIMONENE seeks…
Bioengineered bacteria offer promising solution for sustainable plastics
Researchers at Kobe University, Japan, have made a significant breakthrough in the development of eco-friendly plastics. Their approach involves modifying a plant-based bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), to address its limitations. PLA, derived from renewable resources like plants, offers a greener…
Blooming business: the circular flower waste bioeconomy
As flowers burst into life over spring, it becomes tempting to brighten indoor spaces with fresh blooms. Beautiful as they are, however, ornamental flowers come from what is now a highly wasteful and resource-intensive supply chain. Alternative industrial models could…
NatureWorks and IMA Coffee develop biopolymer coffee pods
NatureWorks, a top manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers derived from renewable sources, has developed a compostable coffee pod solution suitable for use with Keurig® brewers in the North American market. This achievement was made possible through a partnership with…
Veterinary-industry first: anaesthetic gas capture tech to reduce emissions
Mars Veterinary Health, through its UK veterinary group Linnaeus and in partnership with Waltham Petcare Science Institute, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with SageTech Veterinary to pilot an innovative anaesthetic gas capture solution to help prevent harmful GHG from entering the…
Major environmental benefits recycling gold with biodiesel
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed an environmentally friendly method for recycling and purifying metals. Using gold earrings from a pawnshop in Gothenburg and biodiesel from the nearest filling station, the discovery could change an industry…