This week our feature story looks in depth at #bioarchitecture and how bamboo could replace steel and concrete. In our newsroom, we look at #sustainable underwear, post consumer recycled plastic #packaging for flower arrangements and how Fibenol (who presented at World Bio Markets 2023) is working with a #startup to create reliable alternatives to traditionally produced fats and vegetable oils.
Have a great week!
FEATURE STORY
Cities of grass: how bamboo buildings can advance climate goals
Steel and concrete, the world’s top two building materials, together contribute around 12 percent of global emissions - roughly as much as the oil and gas industry does. The construction industry must rapidly find alternatives to the current material mix and an unexpected alternative may be bamboo.
ÄIO and Fibenol to pilot biomanufacturing high-value microbial oils
With the integration of ÄIO’s advanced technology, Fibenol can now efficiently convert its C5 sugars into high-value nutrient-rich foods. These converted sugars offer promising alternative constituents for the oleochemical industry.
EvolveFlex is sustainable film made with 90% post-consumer recycled plastic. The product offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional floral packaging films that heavily rely on virgin materials.
DESOTEC, a leading provider in sustainable mobile filtration solutions, acquired the carbon reactivation and exchange services business Evoqua Water Technologies, renowned leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions.
LyondellBasell and AFA Nord create joint venture to recycle secondary plastic packaging
The joint venture company, LMF Nord GmbH, plans to build a mechanical recycling plant in Germany to turn Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) waste into quality recycled plastic materials for use in flexible packaging.
Paka, the alpaca-based apparel company known for utilizing natural materials and pioneering products, launched its men’s and women’s underwear line, Paka Essentials, providing a safe and non-toxic alternative to conventional undergarments.
