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The carpet company says its carbon-negative manufacturing means it can stop buying CO2 credits.
by Elsa Wenzel
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This episode features an interview with Chad Frischmann, CEO of ReGenIntel (shorthand for regenerative intelligence), a new initiative by the team that created Project Drawdown.
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Featuring a conversation with Luna Yu, CEO of Genecis, and Phoebe Wang, an investment partner and head of the Female Founder Initiative at Amazon.
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Synthetic biotechnology is projected to surpass $61 billion in revenue by 2030, driven by companies interested in shifting sourcing strategies away from petrochemicals or practices harmful for biodiversity.
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Breakthrough Energy and homebuilder Lennar's investment arm co-lead $64 million Series A round for low-carbon cement producer Terra CO2 Technology.
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A new $120m venture with Genomatica aims to scale up biotechnology alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels used to make everyday products.
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To decarbonize sectors such as steel and long-distance transport, we need to take partial steps in the short term, such as increased efficiency, reduced demand and greater circularity, while also investing in new technology and infrastructure for the long term.
by Ben Soltoff
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Innovators in the space have seen more than $1.29 billion in investments since 2015.
by Suz Okie
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The same biotechnological improvements that are contributing to the rapid growth in alternative food proteins are also opening new possibilities for textiles and materials.
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A new bill passed in New York state tasks the Office of General Services with establishing guidelines for procuring low-carbon concrete for state projects.
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The traditional process of making concrete accounts for nearly 10 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Solutions for addressing that footprint have huge potential to scale.
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The company’s proposed manufacturing process uses biological buildings blocks, rather than petroleum-based chemicals. But so far, that’s still an aspiration.
by Meg Wilcox
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A closer look at the momentum and potential for cleaner industrial technologies.
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Products such as electronic displays made from fish scales to sanitary products made from banana fibers have made headlines. What opportunities do bio-based materials afford?
by Suz Okie
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The material itself is not the crux of the problem.
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The cement industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions, but this will require technological upgrades, innovative approaches — and a considerable financial commitment.
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“Hempcrete,” made from the woody core of hemp, is showing promise as an environmentally friendly building material.
by Nate Berg
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What is the current state of bioplastics, and what role should they play in a sustainable packaging future?
In the scramble to swap single-use
by Holly Secon
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Applications in packaging and other products are beginning to gain momentum.
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Firm behind Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price plans to launch first toy made from and packaged in green materials in early 2020.
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Though scientists are optimistic that CRISPR could help, they also emphasize caution and community engagement in order to get it right.
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For a more productive, efficient circular economy, an engineering approach to cellular biology could be the key.
by John Cumbers