Tag: green
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C16 Biosciences Launches Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil: Palmless
C16 Biosciences has successfully completed an industrial-scale fermentation of its biomanufactured alternative to palm oil, called Palmless. C16 Biosciences, a synthetic biology company based in New York City, has made a breakthrough in its quest to find a sustainable alternative to palm oil, the most popular vegetable oil in the world. The company has developed…
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An underwater bike garage that is next-level cycling infrastructure
Amsterdam’s latest project, a massive underwater bicycle parking garage at Centraal Station, has everything to do with promoting sustainable transportation. With the capacity to hold 7,000 bicycles, the new Amsterdam underwater bicycle parking garage is part of the city’s plan to reduce its carbon footprint and prioritize the needs of its citizens over cars. In…
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Microalgae: a tiny solution to big environmental problems
Researchers in Europe may have found microscopic organisms, which are invisible to the human eye, that could help fight plastic waste and support greener agriculture. Microalgae, tiny single-cell organisms that are found in seawater, are becoming increasingly popular among European researchers as a potential solution to some of the world’s most pressing environmental problems. These…
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Pavegen’s floor tiles could power future cities with footsteps
The London-based startup has developed flooring tiles that generate clean energy from human footsteps. Imagine a future where the energy we need to power our cities is right beneath our feet. Pavegen’s innovative floor tiles are able to convert the energy from footsteps into electricity, providing a sustainable and efficient way to power our cities…