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Project secures EU funding to create sugars, chemicals and plastics from household waste

Envirotec Magazine

An 11-strong European consortium has secured funding for a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of generating waste sugars derived from household waste and producing a range of high-performance bio-based materials and products.

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Demo plant produces industrial sugars from mixed household waste fractions

Envirotec Magazine

A UK-based demonstration plant that generates industrial biotechnology sugars and other recycled material streams from the paper and card in mixed household waste has come online in May 2022. The products will be used in the production of several high-performance bio-based materials. Watch this space!”.

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Welsh biotech firm announces AD-boosting additive

Envirotec Magazine

Cardiff-based biotech company Genesis Biosciences has developed what it describes as a novel and low site footprint solution to help bolster the performance and environmental credentials of anaerobic digestion (AD) systems. Wastewater treatment plant.

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How My Green Lab is cleaning up R&D

GreenBiz

At universities and corporations alike, addressing emissions and waste in labs can significantly drive down costs and further sustainability commitments. My Green Lab's 15 partners and sponsors include biotech giant Genentech, MilliporeSigma and USA Scientific. According to the U.S. Projects and progress.

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Get ready for the next wave of GMOs

GreenBiz

The GMOs he destroyed were created by inserting genes from other organisms — say a stretch of DNA that confers resistance to a particular herbicide — into a plant’s genome. Scientists at the biotech firm Corteva, for example, have developed a high-yield strain of a variety of corn used in food additives and adhesives.

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From Gases to Skincare, Air Liquide is Changing the Game for Cosmetics Innovation

Hydrogen Fuel News

Yet, the addition of biotech capabilities through fermentation research demonstrates the companys adaptability to evolving global prioritiesnamely decarbonization and resource efficiency. How Fermentation Technology Works Microorganisms like bacteria or yeasts convert organic substrates (e.g., operations since 2007.

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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

GreenBiz

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Fleet leaders are also facing increasing pressure.