AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Tyson Foods is making a two-fold investment in insect protein startup Protix to increase production for animal feed ingredients, aquaculture and pet food. Through an undisclosed direct equity investment, Tyson will take a minority stake in Protix and fund further expansion of the latter’s insect protein business.

Investment 119

Investment Startups South America Upcycling 119

Greentown Labs

JANUARY 9, 2024

The accelerator will advance six startups’ climatetech solutions and foster potential development, investment, and commercial partnerships with Saint-Gobain Somerville, Mass. upcycles carbon-negative biowaste for use in reducing the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint in typical plastic products.

Startups 104

Startups Carbon-neutral Incubators Incubators 104

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Greener Stores construction, design and operation plan for Starbucks centers around circular principles, waste diversion and the healthfulness of interior spaces. Half of the store's interior materials will be recycled or upcycled. And they might get a little bit more if you're lucky.".

Retail 43

Retail Upcycling Recycling Recycling 43

Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 7, 2023

Plant Vogtle began commercial operations from the first of two new reactors, but the over-budget and years-delayed project could be the last hurrah for big nuclear construction in America. While the NRC has issued permits for construction of eight more nuclear reactors at or near existing US plants, none are expected to reach operation.

Energy Monitor 52

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