Did you put sunblock on this morning? đ We're saying goodbye to summer with a feature story on UV rays, or rather, how we can get better protection (and better protect the planet) through all things bio.
The newsroom is jam-packed today with stories across all industries. We delve into #biofuels for your next shipping from Amazon, #biomaterials for cosmetics and care products, #biobased trays in fast food and more đ!
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FEATURE STORY
Greener sun protection from plants, bacteria, and algae
UV filters have become an important preventative health tool that cuts down the risks of skin cancer. Yet they also belong to the thousands of other modern industrial pollutants poisoning the worldâs seas and lakes. Anti-UV chemicals from sunscreen are now found in seawater and sediments around the world from municipal wastewater streams or more directly from the bodies of swimmers.
McDonaldâs becomes first restaurant chain to incorporate UBQâs biomaterials
Through strategic partnerships with Brazilian manufacturers, UBQ and Arcos Dorados have successfully integrated UBQ⢠into serving trays in McDonaldâs restaurants across Brazil and the Caribbean.
A team of researchers at Purdue University have developed adhesive formulations from fully sustainable bio-based components that establish bonds that grow stronger when underwater or exposed to wet conditions.
Maersk to transport Amazonâs containers with biofuels
Amazon will benefit from a new feature of the ECO Delivery product which will be enabled by also using green methanol in addition to the bio diesel as a second green fuel.
These scientists are transforming kale waste into care products
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a new technique to convert kale waste for use in health and personal care products, reducing food waste and emissions.
