We hope you had a fantastic time over the Holiday period and are coming back fully recharged and more inspired than ever to drive the bio-revolution.
Our second feature story of the year will keep you on your toes, as we discuss EU’s policies around the #blueeconomy and the hurdles it faces.
Our newsroom brings the latest in #investments for alt-protein, the possibilities of turning lactose into #bioplastics, and what the future could hold when printing fully with #biobased materials.
Enjoy!
FEATURE STORY
Can Europe’s blue bioeconomy live up to its promises?
Materials and chemicals made from marine organisms remain a very minor part of the European bioeconomy - only 35 biorefineries located in Europe use marine feedstock, with 51% in commercial operation, 31% in pilot phase, and 17% for R&D. Still, the blue bioeconomy research attracted 800 million euros from the EU in the three years up to 2022.
A panel discussion hosted by Duncan Macleod, Adviser of C-Associates featuring CENER, Alfa Laval, adidas, and Caffe Inc.
NEWSROOM
Umami United raises $9M for biobased alt egg
The company’s plant-based eggs are designed to mimic the texture, taste, and nutritional value of traditional chicken eggs while being entirely vegan and free from common allergens such as soy and gluten.
Research in USA shows possibility of turning dairy into bioplastics
The effort involves utilizing dairy waste, specifically lactose, a type of sugar produced by the dairy industry as a byproduct. Lactose is composed of saccharides, which have the right chemistry to form bioplastics.
UAE joins biofuel revolution as Vitol delivers green fuel option
These biofuels have the potential to actively decrease a vessel’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and can be counted as having zero CO2 emissions once shipping joins the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2024.
Toray and Porter™ unveil groundbreaking initiative with bio-nylon fiber
The Ecodear N510 fiber is composed of 100% biobased synthetic polymers, meeting the standards set by ISO 16620-1:2015 for the biobased content of plastics.
Bio-based cellulose fibers from wood get a vibrant makeover with plant pigments, while biodegradable polysaccharides replace microplastic-laden binders in textile and paper printing.
