And just like that, we're halfway into January 2024!
Keeping up with...bananas? Today's feature story delves into the world of banana waste, and how circular #bioeconomies can gain more parity with bio-based industries in wealthier nations.
This week, our newsletter is brimming with stories showcasing the power of the circular #bioeconomy to revolutionize everything from fuel to food #packaging; from #merger mania, to brewing a better future.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories, industry insights, and practical tips to join the green revolution – one bio-based step at a time!
FEATURE STORY
How can bananas build a more equitable bioeconomy?
As a rule of thumb, waste feedstocks are among the most sustainable inputs for making biobased materials. One kind with immense potential as an industrial input is banana industry waste. Fibres from biomass left after harvesting have the potential to become a textile alternative to resource-intensive cotton.
A presentation by Cornelis (Cor) van Oers MBA, Project Manager ‘Biobased Innovations Gardens’, Delphy BV/Rusthoeve at World Bio Markets 2023
NEWSROOM
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announce name of future combined company; Novonesis
The name reflects a new era of biosolutions where innovation in biological sciences and technology will offer solutions to solve some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
The company takes sewage sludge from water utilities and separates it into two useful materials through a high-pressure reactor process. The first product, biochar, is used as a fertilizer in the agriculture industry, while the second, bio-crude, can be refined into jet fuel.
EU ministers agree on packaging and packaging waste regulation
The regulation seeks to harmonize the internal market for packaging, promote a circular economy, and ensure that all packaging is safe and sustainable.
The lids are plant-based and certified by OK Biobased in their official laboratories, achieving the highest accreditation of 4 stars. It aligns with the EU’s aforementioned packaging regulation.
Renovare debuts biogas-to-biofuel technology in Europe
The plant is expected to produce nearly two million litres of advanced renewable biofuels annually and is set to open this year. The operation will convert biogas from landfill into biofuel, making it the first of its kind in Europe.
