In this week's feature story, we take a deep dive into the relation between food production, water remediation, and supply chains to the #biomaterials that can serve climate adaptation.
Head over our newsroom for bio stories that look at fish farming for #biogas, several #biobased alternatives for leather, castor oil for #biofuels, and much more.
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FEATURE STORY
Bio-based technologies in climate adaptation: food, water, and feedstock
Bio-based technologies and materials are often seen as tools for climate mitigation - as strategies to avoid greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming. However, biomaterials can also help in climate adaptation: strategies for adapting to extreme environmental changes that are already unavoidable. If 2023 is any indication, adaptation strategies will soon become much more discussed.
UNCAGED Innovations secures $2M for biobased leather
The biomaterials startup focused on sustainable leather alternatives raised $2 million to launch next-generation high-performance vegan leather, a sustainable alternative to traditional animal products that do not compromise on luxury feel or durability.
Digesting fish waste can allow circular fish and aquaponics to produce biogas that can be fed back into the energy system of these farms. This also generates excellent nutrition for plants, according to new research from the University of Gothenburg.
Viking Line’s passengers can pay for biogas to reduce their emissions
Viking Line’s passengers on the Turku-Åland-Stockholm route can purchase biogas in proportion to the amount of fuel used for their journey. The additional price is less than 5 euros. At that price, passengers reduce their carbon footprint by up to 90% compared to a trip where liquefied natural gas is used.
Casterra lands 9.1M to supply castor oil for biofuels
Casterra’s high-yield, high-oil castor seed varieties are optimized for biofuel production to support the growing market of sustainable energy. Castor is a standout biofuel candidate due to its carbon-neutral properties.
Arda Biomaterials raises 1.1M to transform brewery waste into leather alternatives
Arda’s first transformation is turning the waste barley grain from the beer brewing industry into a leather alternative for use in the fashion, home goods, automotive industry, and more.
