In today's feature we talk about horticulture; an essential part of Europe’s regional food and #economic security, and how it's time has come for sustainability.
This week's newsletter is all about first times: IEA’s renewable energy market report series finally adds a special section dedicated to #biogas, world's first sustainable rhamnolipid #biosurfactants are made, and tara gum gets a full study for its #bioproperties.
Europe’s fruit and vegetable production needs a sustainability overhaul, from its soil inputs to the building materials used in greenhouse construction and outdoor plot protection. This is where biobased and circular methods can help us produce more with less.
Research explores tara gum as biodegradable polymer for food and drug applications
The study, published in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers, highlights the adaptability of tara gum’s polysaccharides, including galactomannan, which is commonly used in coatings, edible films, and as a stabiliser and thickener in food and drug delivery.
IEA’s latest Renewables report includes biogas for the first time
The report, Renewables 2023: Analysis and forecasts to 2028, noted that policy support for biogas has surged strongly in the last two years due to a combination of factors.
Biotech partners AMSilk and 21st.BIO spin a sustainable future with spider silk
Spider silk is renowned for its unique combination of strength and flexibility, making it the gold standard of bio industrial materials. Their high-performance qualities enable a wide range of applications in the textile, homecare, biomedical, and automobile industries.
Evonik manufactures first product from world’s first industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant
The sustainable biosurfactants in Evonik’s portfolio draw on the company’s biotech platform in its life sciences division, Nutrition & Care. Its using innovative biosolutions to address the challenges of biocircular care through closed-loop carbon systems, while maintaining high functionality and preserving biodiversity.
Melitta unveils biodegradable packaging with FSC certified paper
The company has obtained two prestigious certifications: the Biodegradable Products Institute certification and the Forest Stewardship Council certification.
