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This week's news, insights and inspiration for the global bioeconomy community

| View in browser   Welcome, Wednesday! Today's newsletter is full of amazing stories covering #bioplastics, batteries made from crab shells, #biomass and much more. And also, will #biotech overtake VC cash from digital tech? Read this week's feature story to find out.   Have a wonderful week.   FEATURE STORY From data to matter: Venture Capital turns to the bioeconomy Biomaterials can directly serve three of these: the energy transition (through biofuels), to agriculture and land use (through new bio-based farming inputs), and new materials (such as Bolt Thread’s platform for lab-cultured clothing textiles). As VC cash tightens, biotech may soon eclipse digital tech.    >> Read the article     A WORLD BIO MARKETS 2022 PRESENTATION   >> Watch here NEWSROOM Battery made with crab shells offers high performance and sustainability Using a biodegradable electrolyte made from the same substance as in crab, shrimp and lobster shells, researchers at the University of Maryland and the University of Houston have developed a sustainable zinc battery >> Read more     NEWSROOM Enviva publishes paper on the evolution of modern biomass Enviva Inc. released a white paper titled Biomass: Unlocking a Future Beyond Fossil Fuel, discussing the further applications of biomass into industries such as steel, cement, lime, chemicals, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), among others. >> Read more     NEWSROOM Heartland completes first industrial hemp fiber LCA for carbon negative plastic additives Heartland has completed its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to determine the carbon footprint of Imperium Filler from cradle to gate. This research shows that every 1 kg of Imperium Filler removes 3 kg of CO2e. >> Read more     NEWSROOM Test Valley Packaging and envoPAP reveal sugar cane waste packaging Test Valley Packaging and envoPAP are working together to launch RAW (Reused Agricultural Waste), a line of packaging products made of by-products from sugar cane farms across India. RAW is thought to consume the same amount of energy as the production processes for paper and cardboard. >> Read more     NEWSROOM EU-backed BeonNAT Project aims to develop packaging from biomass The Plastics Technology Centre, AIMPLAS is currently working on developing bioplastics that are suitable for active cosmetics packaging made from trees and shrubs, within the EU-funded BeonNAT Project. >> Read more Returning home to The Netherlands in 2023 Click here to explore how you can be part of the most exciting event serving the global bioeconomy community READS OF THE WEEK How Yield10 Bioscience plans to grow the PHA bioplastic market CMA CGM orders seven biogas-powered ships to serve French West Indies Steel mill gases transformed into bioplastic     Get in touch with the team to explore collaborative opportunities Get in Touch   Follow us on social media You are receiving this email because you are subscribed, are a customer or have shown an interest in World Bio Market Insights services. World Bio Market Insights is owned by TNP Media Ltd. If somebody forward you this then please sign up here Owned and operated by TNP Media Ltd, 2/f, FWD Financial Centre, Central, Hong Kong Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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