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Lamps by Biohm are made from coffee and orange peel

AGreenLiving

Biohm, a London biotech and biomanufacturing startup, has created a line of sustainable lampshades called Obscure that are made of 100% coffee chaff and orange peel. And, therefore, to create ethically-sourced and locally-fabricated high-performance sustainable products.

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Casein… from potatoes? Molecular farming startup Finally Foods emerges from stealth

AFN Sustainable Protein

In recent years, multiple players have emerged producing so-called ‘animal-free’ proteins through molecular farming, which they argue is more sustainable, ethical, and potentially more efficient than industrialized animal agriculture.

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Xavier Creative House: An Award Winning Sustainable Marketing Agency Supporting the Healthcare Industry

Green Business Bureau

Xavier Creative House (XCH) is a sustainable marketing agency operating in the healthcare industry, specializing in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices. In comparison with over 100,000 EcoVadis-rated companies across 200+ industries in 175+ countries, XCH ranks in the 99th percentile for environmental, social, and ethical risks.

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Bond Pet Foods develops slaughter-free chicken for sustainable pet food

AGreenLiving

It’s an ethical conundrum vegetarian pet owners frequently face — isn’t it hypocritical to eschew meat consumption yourself while still supporting animal slaughter by purchasing pet food? The Boulder, Colorado-based biotech company has figured out how to crack the genetic code of a chicken and replicate it in a lab.

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The Magnetic Force of Purpose

Better Ventures

Among the characteristics of a “purposeful brand” mentioned in the study were fair treatment of employees, ethical and sustainable business practices, support for important social causes, and a diverse and inclusive culture. Unfortunately, according to the respondents, only 37% of companies have a strong purpose. Come join us!

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How regulations can tear down the barriers faced by the cultivated meat industry

Business Green

The report argues legislation will have a huge role to play in the future of cultivated meats, as effective rules are reqiured to reassure customers that cultivated meats can be ethically produced and safe to eat. The environmental benefits of cultivated meat were also highlighted by industry insiders in the report.

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A plant-based recovery? The Vegetarian Butcher's Hugo Verkuil on shifting diets during a pandemic

Business Green

Meanwhile, uncertainty and disruption wrought by the pandemic and Brexit have brought food and farming systems into sharper focus for consumers in 2020, and countless studies have highlighted an uptick in veganism , flexitarianism, and overall demand for sustainable and ethical food.