If you had to hop on a helicopter that flies on cooking oil, would you?
In today's newsletter, Gucci launches a big investment on #circularity, American leader seals #methane leaks in oil wells, and the latest in #biodegradable skincare. Not to mention our feature story on the Hague's 'living lab' schemes, where local governments and businesses are implementing and fine tuning #circulareconomies ... and you wonder why we are holding World Bio Markets in The Hague đ.
Also this week (and super exciting) we help you identify the people shaping the bioeconomy via our inaugural World Bio Markets Champions index... download and see who made the list.
Have a great week!
FEATURE STORY
The Hagueâs living labs yield practical insights into green transition
If you were asked to think about the global hotspots for the circular economy, the tech start-up hubs of the USâ east and west coasts may spring to mind. Yet the Netherlands, better known for tulips and canals, boasts perhaps the worldâs densest cluster of green startups today. Many countries have recognized the urgency of the task. However, few have concretely implemented them as extensively and energetically as in the Netherlands today.
Do you want to know the leaders shaping the global bioeconomy? Well, look no further!
Earlier this week we launched the innagural World Bio Markets Champions index.
The list was created by us to highlight and acknowledge the people that are not only dedicating their careers to change but are making waves in creating a more sustainable world.
You can download the booklet with the full World Bio Markets Champions names to see who made it onto the list.
Clariant launches new biodegradable rheology modifiers
Clariant's patented technology Aristoflex Eco T allows skincare formulators to make luxurious, pleasant texture formulations without compromise on biodegradability.
Gucci invests in first Circular Hub, Made in Italy
The âCircular Hubâ aims to accelerate the circular transformation of the Italian fashion industryâs production model through the redefinition of the entire value chain; from raw materials and design, through production optimisation and logistics.
The world leader in commercial biomineralization has raised $7.4 million in financing to accelerate its growth in sealing methane leaks in oil and gas wells across North America.
Novel corn-based air filter captures wide variety of pollutants
A research team from Washington State University has developed an air filter made out of corn protein instead of petroleum based products. The filter can concurrently capture small particulates as well as toxic chemicals like formaldehyde that current air filters canât.
Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks to develop bio-based materials to reduce use of microplastic pollutants
Bioweg, a German startup that produces highly functional and customizable bio-based materials, and Ginkgo Bioworks will collaborate to optimize production of bacterial cellulose and produce novel variants of cellulose with improved performance to serve a variety of end markets.
Single engine helicopter flies with used cooking oil
Bell Textron, a Textron Inc company, has announced the successful completion of the Bell 505âs first flight fueled solely by 100% SAF, marking the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly this way.
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