Pragmatism drives MENA’s waste conversion industries
For MENA countries, waste conversion is a practical tool – not just a nice-to-have
New pest repellent made from biomass waste
Japanese green tech company Green Science Alliance has developed a pest repellent made from carbon quantum dots synthesized from organic waste. The materials include wood, plant, and food waste. Quantum…
Ara Partners invests up to $500M in Sedron to boost bio-waste upcycling
Ara Partners, a global private equity firm focused on industrial decarbonization, announced an investment of up to $500 million in Sedron Technologies. Sedron is a leader in advanced waste upcycling…
Waste-to-energy industry expands worldwide while China struggles
The number of waste-to-energy plants worldwide grew in 2025, though China's once-booming market is contracting as Southeast Asia emerges as a new growth region. More than 3,100 thermal waste treatment…
Perca launches innovative vermifiltration trial to treat seafood waste
Perca has announced the start of a pioneering trial using vermifiltration technology to treat seafood processing waste, particularly from shrimp production. This nature-based wastewater treatment offers a sustainable alternative aligned…
Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help
Single-use plastics are hard to simply eliminate in healthcare. Throwaway containers, bags, and instruments maintain hygiene and prevent infection. But, there is a solution: making disposable equipment biobased and biodegradable.
Foodres AI Printer turns food waste into useful items with ease
The Foodres AI Printer is an innovative device designed to convert food waste into practical, everyday objects. Created by designers Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao, this 3D printer aims to…
Cutting-edge biotechnology introduces FerTiG enzyme to combat water pollution
Scientists from South China Agricultural University have developed a new enzyme called FerTiG that can effectively remove antibiotics from contaminated water with innovative biotechnology. Tetracycline antibiotics are widely used medicines…
DuPont Water Solutions recognized for advancing wastewater treatment technologies
DuPont announced that its Water Solutions team has been honored as a 2025 "Sustainability Squad" in the BIG Sustainability Awards. This recognition highlights their efforts to improve industrial wastewater treatment,…