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Soils at the Root of Ecosystem Restoration

Restoration of degraded landscapes takes time and patience, but residual soil deficiencies surprised researchers who compared the results of a six-year native planting project in South Australia.

25 Jan 2022

Upcycling Biomass into New Sustainable Material

While biomass is typically used as an energy source, like its fossil-based counterpart, researchers are also keen to evaluate its potential to produce new materials. Recently, a team of researchers from the University of Delaware (UD) has reported findings of an innovative low-pressure method that upcycles biomass into new sustainable materials.

24 Jan 2022

Only 1 in 10 People Recognise Biodiversity Loss as a Major Environmental Threat – Research Reveals

NEW RESEARCH published today reveals a worrying lack of awareness around biodiversity and the critical role it plays in protecting our planet and future survival.

19 Jan 2022

The loo Taboo: New Study Explores Uptake of Controversial Technologies

Researchers have provided an important insight into the cultural taboo surrounding an innovative ‘green’ technology that enables users to transform their domestic toilet waste into biogas.

13 Jan 2022

Waga Energy and Meridiam Secure Refinancing of Four Biomethane Units from French Banks Consortium

Waga Energy, the European leader in the production of biomethane from landfill gas, and Meridiam, an investment fund specializing in public infrastructure finance, obtained a non-recourse loan of 10.4 million euros from BNP Paribas and Banque Populaire Grand Ouest to refinance four WAGABOX® biomethane units located in France.

From Waga Energy 3 Dec 2021

World-First Facility Converting Waste Carbon Dioxide into Materials

Barton Blakeley Technologies (BBT) has developed the first carbon conversion system, converting CO2 emissions into hydrophobic silica.

From Barton Blakeley Technologies 17 Nov 2021

Chemical-Free Approach for Tackling Biofilm Buildup on Bioreactor Membranes

Clean and energy efficient wastewater treatment plants will form a critical part of future water resource management. Now, researchers at KAUST have demonstrated a chemical-free approach for tackling biofilm buildup on membranes in anaerobic bioreactors.

29 Oct 2021

Jokasafe Contributes to a Carbon Neutral Future with the World's First Bio-Attributed Vinyl Gloves

Jokasafe® is the first European vinyl glove manufacturer to launch a new collection based on highly sustainable BIOVYN™ PVC.

28 Oct 2021

Bacterium Degrades Plastics and Sustainably Produces Biodegradable Plastics

Plastic pollution is one of the critical environmental issues at present. The aggregation of petroleum-based plastics has detrimental effects on the wildlife, environment, and human health.

20 Oct 2021

Scottish Quarry First in UK to Produce Green Aggregates for Construction

SandandStone, the UK’s first supplier of green aggregate materials, has signed an agreement with Green Biofuels Ltd, which enables the business to deliver all of its remediation and aggregate projects with minimal environmental impact and carbon emissions.

From Green BioFuels Ltd 3 Aug 2021