💄 Avantium to Provide Plant-Based PEF Packaging for LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics
Avantium and LVMH Group have signed an agreement to secure a fixed volume of the plant-based, fully recyclable polymer polyethylene furanoate (PEF) for their cosmetics packaging.
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🌾 Research Team Finds A Way To Grow Cereal Crops With Less Fertilizer
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers needed to grow cereal crops. Nitrogen pollution can lead to contaminated water resources, increased greenhouse gas emissions and human health issues.
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🤝 LG Chem and ADM Launch Joint Ventures, Announce Intended Location for U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid Production
LG Chem and ADM held a signing ceremony launching two joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid to meet growing demand for a wide variety of plant-based products, including bioplastics.
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🥡 Greenpod Presents Product to Reduce Food Waste
Indian company GreenPod’s solution is a small sachet containing proprietary formulations made of plant extracts and edible ingredients. The sachets release compounds that slow down the ripening rate and inhibit microbial growth.
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👀 Nature Energy Sells, Peaks Interests from Energy Giants
Danish green energy producer Nature Energy has decided to sell, generating initial interest from energy majors including BP and Shell. BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT AB are also considering submitting potential offers for the company.
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✈️ Emirates Unveils Bustanica, The Largest Hydroponic Farm For In-Flight Catering
Emirates has presented Bustanica, the first vertical grow site from Emirates Crop One, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering and Crop One, an industry leader in technology-driven indoor vertical farming. It is said to be the world’s largest hydroponic farm.
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