Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A filtration system fuelled by whisky co-products is being developed by researchers to sustainably extract rare and valuable metals – including gold, silver, and palladium – from waste electronics using a new combined biological and chemical approach. million tonnes of waste electronics. million tonnes of waste electronics.

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Waste Waste Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 130

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 26, 2022

New funding available from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) aims to help grow Scotland’s bioeconomy. Initiatives that have secured funding previously include a wide range of industrial biotechnology applications – from low-carbon construction materials made from bacteria to lithium-ion batteries derived from seaweed.

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Biotechnology Fossil fuels Innovation Lithium 182

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

With six-figure funding support from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), Eco Clean is aiming to develop a more sustainable alternative to traditionally petrochemical-based surfactants, which can be produced at scale. This developed into the project Eco Clean is working on today.

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Biotechnology Waste Waste Sustainability 241

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

A family-owned whisky distillery in the central belt of Scotland, Falkirk Distillery, has joined forces with biotechnology company MiAlgae in a bid to advance the use of circular economy principles in the whisky industry. When we first spoke to MiAlgae, it was a breath of fresh air.

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Biotechnology Waste Waste Sustainability 246

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2023

A technique for extracting rare elements from waste alloy metals is being developed by Aberdeenshire-based SEM and researchers from the University of Edinburgh, with funding from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), a networking and support organisation based in Glasgow.

Waste 130

Waste Waste Biotechnology Recycling 130

GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Huue is a biotechnology startup working to clean up the apparel industry’s manufacturing footprint by creating sustainable dyes for textiles, food and cosmetics. The largest source of textiles in municipal solid waste is discarded clothing. Who are they? Close Authorship. Lizee customer environmental performance dashboard.

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Startups Carbon-negative Waste Waste 519

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Lanzatech’s technology is described as “a combination of cutting-edge genetic engineering, state-of-the-art biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and innovations in mechanical and chemical engineering”. The application of our Hummingbird™ technology to produce bio-ethylene is one step to a more sustainable future.

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Carbon Plastics Biotechnology Biotech 278

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2019

It is economically very expensive, land and resource intensive, subject to the climate for harvesting, when those resources could instead be employed for more sustainable agriculture. “It Biotechnology- reducing environmental impact.

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Biotechnology Waste Waste Agriculture 174

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The technologies reported on are compiled in seven groups, all of which are important to the UK economy: AI, digital and computing Advanced materials and manufacturing Electronics, photonics and quantum Energy and environmental Biotechnology Health and medical Robotics and space. Take Brain Machine Interface (BMI) technologies for example.

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Innovation Technology Biotechnology Health 147

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

As well as this, we need to find more sustainable production methods and ways to use naturally occurring materials as part of battery manufacturing. It is also targeting the growing demand for bio-based materials across industrial and manufacturing sectors, including naturally regenerative seaweed which can be harvested sustainably.

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Electric vehicle Batteries Electricity Biotechnology 323

Business Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Adidas and H&M Group are among a host of fashion and textile firms to have teamed up for an EU-funded sustainable fashion project announced today, which aims to develop a circular economy for clothing that would result in old garments and fibres being recycled into new items for major high street brands.

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Fashion Biotechnology Waste Waste 100

Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

Everyone loves a good TED Talk, here’s one of our favorites: In this innovative TED Talk, Faber Futures Founder Natsai Audrey Chieza, says for a more just and sustainable future, it’s time for a radical approach to design. Microbes can be designed to clean up toxic waste sites or replace petroleum-based textiles with renewable ones.

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Biotechnology Ethics Fashion Innovation 78

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It was developed by researchers at Northwestern University and a study was featured on the cover of the January issue of the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. Lignin should have tremendous value, but it’s intrinsically regarded as waste,” said Northwestern’s Kimberly Gray, who led the research. It’s a waste.”

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Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 245

Green Tech Challenge

JULY 1, 2019

In recent years, there has been an awakening in the general public when it comes to environmental responsibility, putting immense pressure on companies to deliver sustainable and eco-friendly products. At the same time, fungi grow as a result of consuming this waste, and are then processed as a fish food component.

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Biotechnology Waste Waste Organic 60

Business Green

APRIL 8, 2020

French scientists have discovered a plastic-eating enzyme they claim could offer an innovative recycling solution for millions of tonnes of toxic plastic waste material, according to "breakthrough" new research funded by a clutch of consumer goods firms.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Biotechnology 98

AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2020

Using waste carbon feedstocks to produce chemicals Elizabeth R. Using CCU technologies to consume waste feedstocks reportedly can cut production costs; monetize industrial emissions; allow companies to meet CO2 emissions goals; and foster continued development of a circular economy.

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Waste Waste Carbon Fossil fuels 28

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2021

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. They regularly use excess resources/wastes and byproducts, aiming to reduce use of plastics by replacing them in various products they create. Biohm Images via Biohm.

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Biodegradable Biotechnology Biotech Waste 36

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Using a combination of cutting-edge genetic engineering, state-of-the-art biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and innovations in mechanical and chemical engineering the companies to manufacture chemicals using a process that soaks up waste carbon, rather than emitting it.

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Carbon Carbon-neutral Biotechnology Plastics 73

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

The brand works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help them get new therapies to patients as quickly and efficiently as possible. The team meets bi-weekly to plan and implement new ways to make the Synterex brand more sustainable and ensure the business is making consistent progress toward their goals.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Medicine Home Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 16, 2021

At GreenTech Painting, the philosophy “from quoting to disposing” reflects how sustainability is incorporated throughout every area of the company. If necessary, however, then the GreenTech Painting team finds a sustainable, and often unique, solution for their paper use. From Quoting to Disposing”.

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Health Biotechnology Sustainability Biodegradable 97

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

“This way we can offer a sustainable alternative to sugar and corn based polylactic acid, i.e. PLA,” says Henri Nieminen, CEO of Finnfoam. “When completed, the pilot plant will significantly support Finland’s sustainable development ecosystem and creation of future jobs,” said Nakari-Setälä of VTT.

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Biotechnology Innovation Technology Sustainability 130

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 26, 2021

Some grasses are a sustainable energy source that could be a driving force towards achieving net zero carbon emissions, according to new research that appears to demonstrate their resilience to harsh growing environments. Miscanthus grass grown as a crop for biofuels.

Biotechnology 130

Biotechnology Resilience Agriculture Soil 130

Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Elemental’s 12th cohort focuses on a range of societal challenges, including sustainable urbanization, building decarbonization, electric vehicle charging, last-mile logistics, recycling optimization and regenerative food production. Of the $12.5M invested in Cohort 12, $7.2M The why: Palm oil is responsible for 1.4%

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Soil Recycling Recycling Investment 111

AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

Did you know that 128 million tons of milk are wasted every year? LA-based startup Mi Terro is using biotechnology to turn a portion of that food waste into sustainable fibers for biodegradable T-shirts. Mi Terro Images via Mi Terro.

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Biodegradable Startups Biotechnology Waste 36

Business Green

JULY 19, 2020

The government has announced the recipients for its latest wave of sustainable farming R&D funding, awarding £24m of support to nine projects working on everything from carbon capture technologies to fruit-picking robots. Nine new projects to share latest wave of government's green farming R&D funding.

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Government Carbon Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 60

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Over three years, the New Cotton Project will see textile waste collected and sorted via consumer apparel take-back programs, then regenerated into cellulose-based textile fibers by Finnish biotechnology specialist Infinited Fiber Company, the 12 project partners confirmed.

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Fashion Recycling Recycling Biotechnology 28

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This biotechnology company is aiming to disrupt the dye industry and slash its environmental impacts. Biotechnology company Huue (pronounced hue) is on a mission to mimic and replicate nature's rainbow without the use of toxic chemicals. "We Earlier this year, it received an infusion of $22.6m

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Fashion Biotechnology Pollution Demand 69

Green Tech Challenge

JULY 1, 2019

… Meet our Alumni: Mycorena Read More » The post Meet our Alumni: Mycorena appeared first on GREENTECH CHALLENGE.

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Waste Waste Sustainability Biotechnology 40

Business Green

JUNE 22, 2022

Last night over 400 top green business leaders, sustainability executives, investors, campaigners, and politicians gathered at The Brewery in central London for the 12th annual BusinessGreen Leaders Awards. Young Sustainability Executive of the Year. Sustainability Executive of the Year. Sustainability Team of the Year.

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Sustainability Carbon Climate change Innovation 69

E8 Cleantech Angels

JUNE 15, 2022

Decarbon8 leverages both philanthropic and personal capital to support early-stage companies whose technologies and business models can dramatically accelerate the transition to more environmentally sustainable solutions. Ag and ecosystem biotechnology (e.g. food safety, waste reduction, traceability and processing).

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Agriculture Investment Biotechnology North America 40

Greentown Labs

JUNE 21, 2022

Twenty startups joined our community in the second quarter of 2022, working on innovations as diverse as a solution to enhance oceans’ natural ability to capture CO 2 , biotechnologies to produce wood products without cutting down trees, and a turnkey development approach to waste-heat-to-power projects. Resiliency + Adaptation.

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Energy Monitor Startups Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 96

Better Ventures

JANUARY 15, 2020

While synthetic biology isn’t new, its potential as a means for scalable and sustainable production has been dramatically enhanced by the recent breakthrough innovations of low-cost DNA sequencing and gene editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas9. We’ve made two recent investments in this space?—?in in Pow Genetic Solutions and Debut Bio? —?which

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Startups Biotech Investment Innovation 52

Business Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Just ask Luis Lombana, CEO of Ficosterra , a Spanish marine biotechnology company that makes fertilisers from an unexpected source: seaweed. They just need a way to sustain themselves," said co-founder and CEO Andrés Bisonó León, a Dominican Republic native. Farmers as a group don't typically embrace change.

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Pollution Agriculture Startups Biodiversity 46

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. We explain our current waste crisis in detail, before defining an effective business waste management strategy to reduce packaging waste. That is, 17.6

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Business Green

JANUARY 28, 2022

Plant based foods are incredibly popular in the UK, and not just among vegans: one-fifth of meat eaters report eating a sustainable protein option at least once a month. This January more brands than ever are embracing veganuary and launching new plant based products.

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Investment Biotechnology Innovation Medicine 62

Elemental Excelerator

JUNE 12, 2019

Microvi | Biotechnologies for safe drinking water, wastewater treatment, and renewable chemicals | watch. BioCellection | Upcycling hard-to-recycle plastic waste | watch. Full Cycle Bioplastics | Converting organic waste into compostable bioplastic | watch. EthosGen | Transforming waste heat into energy | watch.

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Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 75

Climate Tech VC

JULY 24, 2023

A breakthrough in next-generation geothermal, industry approval for emissions-free cement, and the start of construction on a first commercial sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant illustrate progress and put the focus on execution moving forward. Meanwhile, extreme heat boils over into labor issues.

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Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 52