--- title: Cuttlefish-inspired tech, bioplastics from spirulina, liquefied biomethane and edible packaging --- This week's news, insights and inspiration for the global bioeconomy community | View in browser Hello dear bio friends Ā  This week's fascinating (and illuminating šŸ˜‚) feature story discusses how copying the elegant, energy-conserving efficiencies of cuttlefish (eight armed didn't you know) can serve sustainability goals #biomimetic Ā  This week we bring you episode 2 of the World Bio Markets 2023 presentations whereĀ Dr. Colleen Walker, from the University of Maine, explores how today's forests will launch tomorrows sustainable products. Ā  Head over to our newsroom to read up on #investments on agtech startups, developments in #bioplastics and #packaging, liquified #biomethane and plenty more.Ā  Ā  Happy summer! FEATURE STORY The marine mollusc inspiring nature-imitating devices Replicas of biological mechanisms often call for bio-based materials because their suppleness is able to mimic the pliability of living organisms that enables them to carry out complex functions. Here, we look at how researchers are studying different cuttlefish body parts and applying them to sectors like renewable energy, robotics, and architecture. Ā >> Read the article Back to the Future Series 23, Episode 2 A presentation by Dr. Colleen Walker, Director of the University of Maine's Process Development Center at World Bio Markets 2023 View slides NEWSROOM FLORA Ventures launches $80M fund to Invest in sustainable agrifood tech startups FLORA Ventures invests in early-stage start-ups from two of the leading AgriFood ecosystems, Israel and Europe, that are building a healthier, more sustainable and resilient AgriFood system; and supports those ventures in scaling globally. >> Read more NEWSROOM Glaukus develops biobased textile fibres to tackle plastic pollution Glaukos is one of BBI JU (Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking) funded projects that will develop biobased textile fibres and textile coatings that are adapted to the needs of the 21st century. >> Read more NEWSROOM Researchers develop new bioplastic from spirulina Spirulina is easily cultivated at large scales. Also, spirulina cells sequester carbon dioxide as they grow, making this biomass a carbon-neutral, or potentially carbon-negative, feedstock for plastics. >> Read more NEWSROOM Japan celebrates successful trial of liquefied biomethane-fueled vessel The LBM was provided by Air Water, and produced from cattle manure in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido as part of a technology development and demonstration project adopted by Japanā€™s Ministry of the Environment. >> Read more NEWSROOM Researchers used bio-cellulose to create edible, transparent packaging The team experimentes with bacterial cellulose, an organic compound derived from certain types of bacteria, which has garnered attention as a sustainable and readily available non-toxic solution that could replace the use of plastics. >> Read more READS OF THE WEEK Nature-based solutions can pave the way to carbon-neutral cities in 2030 How solar-powered seawater greenhouses are changing the face of modern agriculture The impact of process water treatment on sustainable technology developmentĀ  Get in touch with the team to explore collaborative opportunities Get in Touch Follow us on social media You are receiving this newsletter because you have subscribed, are a customer or have shown an interest in World Bio Market Insights services. World Bio Market Insights is owned by World Bio Markets Ltd. If somebody forwarded you this then please sign up here Owned and operated by World Bio Markets Ltd, 3rd Floor, Hathaway House, Popes Drive, Finchley, London N3 1QF, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |