This week our feature story takes a look into the building of bioeconomies in developing countries (where most global biodiversity is located) and new business models with biodiversity protection at their heart 🌴.
We delve into geothermal projects for clean energy, castor oil in Africa, #bioenergy infrastructures, how #biomethane is expanding in Europe and we bring you a fascinating insight into the role of high performing bio based cosmetic ingredients from our friends at L’Oréal.
The rise of nature-sustaining bio-businesses in Southeast Asia and Brazil
Biodiversity is the basis of all our food, water, and medical resources. The world’s ecosystems are also critical in regulating the climate - consider how around 40% of global warming, since before the industrial era, has resulted from habitat degradation rather than direct fossil emissions. It is also, of course, the non-negotiable bedrock of the entire bioeconomy.
Fervo Energy starts working on world’s largest next-gen geothermal project
Cape Station in Utah, USA, is a next-generation geothermal energy project set to deliver 400 MW of 24/7 carbon-free electricity. It will begin delivering around-the-clock, clean power to the grid in 2026 and reach full scale production in 2028.
Teknor Apex relaunches Terraloy to offer biopolymers
The portfolio will include polymers, additives and fillers covering a broad range of sustainable attributes such as recycled, bioderived, and biodegradable content.
Casterra delivers first shipment of castor seeds to Africa
The seeds exhibit high-level cleanliness, successfully passed phytosanitary inspection, and have a germination percentage rate of 90%, exceeding the industry acceptance criteria benchmark.
ENGIE acquires Ixora Energy and increases its biomethane presence in Europe
The company's investment in biomethane complements its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045 and meeting the decarbonization needs of its customers.
JBS Australia starts building scone facility bioenergy system
JBS is installing bioenergy infrastructure that will transform its current wastewater treatment process into a circular flow that captures and reuses biogas.
Samsung, Celltrion set record targets as S. Korea banks on Bio Economy 2.0 More companies with large water footprints are taking action; but gaps remain
Scientists in Japan find plastic in clouds for the first time
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