Singapore samples farm-free food made from electricity and thin air
Solein, a novel protein ingredient made from thin air and electricity, is approaching commercialisation following its first official sampling in Singapore.
Biotechnology
Corporate reporting fuels the flames of disruptive solutions
Recent years have brought a boom in biotechnology, as celebrated by a recent global conference. With eight keynote sessions, six round-table discussions and over 80 registered exhibitors, the SynBetaBio convention marks the solidification of an emerging disruptive industry.
Lab-grown protein could be worse for the planet than regular beef
Lab-cultivated meat could be even worse for the planet than regular beef, according to the latest research from University of California, Davis (UoC Davis).
Startup profile: Grown.Bio
Grown.Bio creates sustainable alternatives to conventional materials, made from the root structure of natural fungi. The Netherlands-based startup was founded in 2018 by Jan Berbee and Arthur Moree.
Startup profile: Andes
Andes uses beneficial microorganisms to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into minerals in the soil.
Sustainability roundup – week in review
Voluntary carbon markets were at the centre of discussions last week, with the release of the IC-VCM's new core carbon principles. This kept our story on Verra and the credibility crisis in the carbon markets top of mind. Yet the most read story last week was Sublime System's January fundraise.
Startup profile: Tandem Repeat Technologies
Established in 2018, Tandem Repeat Technologies is a Delaware Corporation co-founded by Dr Melik Demirel, Dr Gozde Senel Ayaz and Dr Benjamin Allen. Its advanced technology is used to produce sustainable natural fibres for use in the fashion industry.
Mushrooms and cigarette butts come together in upcycling project
The City of Melbourne is set to host an unusual research project, using native fungi to recycle the discarded ends of cigarettes.
Disruptive Technology: Advetec
Advetec saves mixed residual waste from landfill by turning it into solid recovered fuel, which can be employed by energy-intensive industries.
Viridos raises $25m for commercialisation of algal biofuels
US-based Viridos has raised $25 million for its efforts to improve the commercial viability of algal biofuels.