Business Green

JUNE 27, 2021

Consortium featuring L’Oréal, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo, and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe tout major plastic recycling breakthrough. As such, plastic can usually only be recycled a finite number of times, and it is estimated only around nine per cent of all plastic ever made has ever been fully recycled.

Plastics 98

Plastics Recycling Recycling Patents 98

Charged

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The collection of five patented technologies is intended to be a drop-in additive for lithium-ion batteries. In a lithium-ion battery, a separator, typically a thin piece of plastic, keeps the two electrodes apart. It’s designed to prevent explosions and fire from impact by altering the electrolyte from liquid to solid.

Startups 123

Startups Technology Lithium Patents 123

Charged

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

XING’s patented immersion cooling technology is designed to efficiently remove heat in order to prevent both thermal runaway within individual cells and fire propagation throughout the entire pack. The pack features high-nickel cathode cylindrical lithium-ion cells, cooled by mineral oil.

Cooling 104

Cooling Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Batteries 104

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

In addition, plastic emitters wth breathable membranes (the VpCI®-111 range) were placed inside the control boxes and this step conditioned the enclosed atmosphere with vapour phase corrosion Inhibitors. .” Reinforced concrete structures are addressed separately using a patented migrating corrosion inhibitor (MCI) product.

Patents 182

Patents Plastics Technology 182

AGreenLiving

APRIL 15, 2021

As the popularity of the drinks has exploded in the United States, so has the associated consumption of single-use plastic cups. The start-up’s first product, launched on Indiegogo on March 23, is BobaGlass, a reusable boba bottle, specifically made to highlight the attributes of the drink while aiming to reduce plastic waste.

Plastics 36

Plastics Waste Waste Patents 36

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Instead, SEL Environmental designed a low carbon subbase attenuation system, incorporating its patented Formavoid technology, to capture water within the foundation layer of the car park. The Formavoid system is manufactured in Lancashire and is made from 100% recycled plastic.

Technology 282

Technology Stormwater Construction Recycling 282

The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

They’re either using plastic, biodegradable, or compostable bags , none of which are ideal. Plastic bags are not environmentally sustainable, biodegradable bags stay in landfills for extended periods of time, and compostable bags still require the dog owner to come in direct contact with the dog waste.

Waste 170

Waste Waste Sustainability Biodegradable 170

Business Green

MAY 10, 2022

Heinz Tomato Ketchup could soon be made available in innovative 'paper' bottles after its brand owner, the Kraft Heinz Company, announced it was developing a prototype plastic-free bottle with sustainable packaging firm Pulpex. Renewable and recyclable bottles will be made by Pulpex using 100 per cent wood pulp.

Sustainability 86

Sustainability Packaging Plastics Recycling 86

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Audiophiles, meet Shower Power, the water-powered showerhead made from recycled plastic. The patent-pending proprietary hydropower system turns water flow into energy as the water spins an impeller housed inside the device, like a watermill. Each device reuses 15 ocean-bound plastic water bottles. So how does it work exactly?

Plastics 28

Plastics Recycling Recycling Hydropower 28

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2023

This patented process involves selective steps for the sustainable leaching and recovery of base metals like nickel, then copper, silver and, finally, gold, using green and safe reagents.

Sustainability 235

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Waste 235

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 26, 2021

Enexor’s patented Bio-CHP system converts almost any organic, plastic or biomass waste into reliable, renewable power and thermal energy while concurrently reducing carbon emissions and ultimately mitigating climate change, according to the company. “I

Climate change 88

Climate change Startups North America Patents 88

Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Sustonable mixes post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, recycled glass, and natural stone to create a circular, high-quality surface material that can be used for kitchen tops, wall panels, and furniture. MITO Materials Solutions ’ patented platform technology creates hybrid additives with unique attributes and limitless possibilities.

Startups 98

Startups Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 98

Greentown Labs

JULY 27, 2022

Applied Bioplastics is raising a round with public investors on the Raise Green Marketplace to scale its plant-based plastic manufacturing, which emits 40 percent less CO 2 than conventional plastic manufacturing processes. Octopus Energy will launch an EV-leasing program and demand-response energy plan.

Startups 98

Startups Plastics Innovation North America 98

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Once captured, these emissions enter a patented fermentation process. The ethanol is then dehydrated to create ethylene by Technip Energies, which is then polymerized by Borealis to become EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) in a form of solid small plastic pellets - which can then be used to make the foam used in the shoes.

Carbon 71

Carbon Carbon-neutral Biotechnology Plastics 71

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

An aerobic wastewater treatment method, MBBR systems use active biofilm carriers made from plastic with large surface areas on which bacteria can grow with optimal culture conditions. In total, the plant processes 720,000 litres of runoff water per hour and 550kg of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) per day.

Patents 130

Patents Organic Technology Plastics 130

Greentown Labs

MARCH 26, 2024

Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products. The startup is participating in Go Build 2023. The startup is participating in ACCEL Year 2.

Building Energy Monitoring 104

Building Energy Monitoring Startups Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 104

Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Full Cycle Bioplastics has a patented bacteria-based technology that converts organic waste into Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biopolymer that can be used to replace a wide range of oil-based plastic applications.

Startups 97

Startups HVAC Waste Waste 97

Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Twenty-five startups joined our community in the final months of 2021, working on innovations as diverse as solar-plus-storage for blackouts, plastic and tire recycling, geothermal power generation, and construction-less dam electrification. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you! Electricity.

Startups 98

Startups Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 98

GreenBiz

JUNE 2, 2020

as socially distanced shoppers — securely donned in gloves, masks and even plastic face shields — wait nervously to scavenge for their week’s worth of essentials along with their COVID-19 indulgences: the extra bars of Hu chocolates and Enjoy Life cookies, in my family’s case.

Hydropower 400

Hydropower Patents Demand Plastics 400

Greentown Labs

MAY 10, 2021

CarbonQuest’s unique, patent-pending approach to utilizing carbon capture in buildings that use natural gas for heating, hot water, and/or adsorptive chilling can reduce a building’s emissions by 50 percent or more. CarbonFree (San Antonio, U.S.) CarbonQuest (New York City, U.S.) Mars Materials (Oakland, U.S.)

Startups 64

Startups Carbon-negative Patents Carbon 64

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Using their patented algorithms, Replate is able to locate food donors, connect them with nearby food rescuers and propose the most efficient path to distribute the food. They have created a paint pouch that uses 80% less plastic than standard paint cans, and labels are made with 100% recycled paper.

Innovation 148

Innovation Sustainability Carbon-negative Stormwater 148

Green Roof Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

There are many opinions and alternative facts out there but only a few really know that the hot spots with patents were in Basel Switzerland and in Stuttgart Germany for seamless or wall-to-wall Green Roof systems. World’s first modular tray green roof system or hybrid green roof design – patents from 1978.

Patents 52

Patents Soil Plastics Technology 52

Business Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The project aims to demonstrate how Carbon Clean's patented technology can work effectively in Energy from Waste (EfW) plants, in a trial slated to start this spring. The technology is significantly smaller than existing systems in the same field, Carbon Clean claims, making it especially suited for retrofit applications such as EfW plants.

Waste 96

Waste Waste Carbon Energy 96

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 17, 2020

After the mature leaves are cut, they spend a few days drying under the sun before undergoing DESSERTO’s patented process that transforms the plant into a soft yet durable vegan leather.

Recycling 36

Recycling Recycling Patents Fashion 36

Green Tech Challenge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Meet one of our alumni startups Zemission, which has developed, tested, and patented a zero-emission solution for mobile use. UK to Reduce Plastic Waste Plastic waste is a burning issue in the UK, as its recycling industry is largely affected by China’s new ban on foreign waste.

Climate change 50

Climate change Government Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 50

GreenTechMedia

JULY 28, 2020

The patented solution leverages thermal energy storage to the benefit of frozen-food storage providers and utilities. It’s made of sealed plastic bottles filled with water and hydrated salt solutions that act as a phase-change material to absorb heat infiltration inside the freezers. Source: Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.

Building Energy Monitoring 239

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 239

AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

Its innovative, patent-pending process can also be used to make other eco-friendly products and offer a sustainable substitute for plastic. . <img src="//inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2020/07/Mi-Terro-2-889×667.jpg" The company doesn’t want to stop there.

Biodegradable 36

Biodegradable Startups Biotechnology Waste 36

Green Roof Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

There are many opinions and alternative facts out there but only a few really know that the hot spots with patents were in Basel Switzerland and in Stuttgart Germany for seamless or wall-to-wall Green Roof systems. However, nowadays the tray systems use metal, other plastics, and mainly with irrigation systems.

Patents 40

Patents Soil Plastics 40

Charged

AUGUST 24, 2020

They often thermally treat them—they’re burning off plastic and electrolyte in the batteries and are not really focused on the material recovery. Other components, like plastics, electrolytes, graphite, they’re all essentially burned off, typically. Both are patented, owned by the company. It’s two steps. Ajay Kochhar: Exactly.

Batteries 135

Batteries Lithium Recycling Recycling 135

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 3, 2020

When the 1890s rolled around, the rush to patent ice rink surfaces began and has not abated since. Polyethylene is the most common plastic on the market. And their alternative, the synthetic ice rink, while resolving those issues, still generate other environmental concerns surrounding microplastic and plastic detriments.

Global warming 36

Global warming Carbon-negative Microplastics Pollution 36

AGreenLiving

JULY 28, 2021

The technology developed by the company results in a patented, high-tech footwear material that is used to make the certified vegan boots. For example, the insole incorporates Ortholite foam made from recycled rubber, and the laces are made from recycled plastic bottles.

Recycling 28

Recycling Recycling Patents Waste 28

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. Examples include cardboard, paper, and some types of plastic. There are definitely long-term cost benefits of paper packaging that far outweigh those of plastic.

Biodegradable 146

Biodegradable Packaging Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability 146

Greentown Labs

JULY 12, 2022

has a patented bacteria-based technology that converts organic waste into Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biopolymer that can be used to replace a wide range of oil-based plastic applications. Full Cycle Bioplastics (San Jose, U.S.) Lydian (Somerville, U.S.)

Startups 52

Startups Carbon Carbon-neutral Incubators 52

Clean Energy Trust

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In the past, mankind moved from wood to metal to plastics, the next evolution is polymers. During my MBA, MITO’s original technology was sitting on the shelf, patent-pending, and still in development. And for our latest product made from the bio-material corn starch, we see the largest impact in recycled plastics and packaging.

Innovation 52

Innovation Startups Technology Climate change 52

Grist

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

billion tons of plastic. Of the waste generated from that plastic, less than a tenth of that has been recycled, researchers estimate. Plastic inhabits the oceans, building up in the guts of seagulls and great white sharks. At the end,” he added, “you have exactly the same quantity of plastic waste.”.

Recycling 64

Recycling Recycling Plastics Biotechnology 64

AGreenLiving

JUNE 2, 2020

as socially distanced shoppers — securely donned in gloves, masks and even plastic face shields — wait nervously to scavenge for their week’s worth of essentials along with their COVID-19 indulgences: the extra bars of Hu chocolates and Enjoy Life cookies, in my family’s case.

Hydropower 28

Hydropower Patents Demand Plastics 28

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 14, 2021

With no experience in that field, through hard work and market research, she built a successful business that enabled thousands of people to go solar through patented, easy to install modular systems. Saving the World – with Plastic!”. a company established in 1857, Jessica’s talk focused on saving the world with plastic.

Plastics 88

Plastics Carbon-neutral Carbon-negative Innovation 88