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Taco Bell and Perdue biopackaging, iPhone plant-based case, castor straws, cabbage lamps, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 17th

Taco Bell and Perdue biopackaging, iPhone plant-based case, castor straws, cabbage lamps, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 17th

January 16, 2020 |

Kermit the Frog said “It’s not easy being green,” but these innovations might just change that and make it easier than ever to support a biobased economy. From a 100% compostable plant-based iPhone case, to Taco Bell’s look at fiber packaging and Perdue’s new biodegradable cornstarch-based foam, and cabbage leaves lampshades it’s easier than ever […]

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The Sex and Hunger Business: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Fragrances and Flavors Industry

The Sex and Hunger Business: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Fragrances and Flavors Industry

January 16, 2020 |

With an estimated $48 billion or more industry value, flavors and fragrances are no small potatoes. In fact, the top 3 fragrance and flavor companies represent about 24% of the global industry sales. Here’s a quick look at biotech partnerships that are innovating in this industry like Amyris, Codexis, Evolva, Gingko Bio, Green Biologics, Algenol, […]

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Mating Disruption: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Insect Romance Killer

Mating Disruption: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Insect Romance Killer

January 16, 2020 |

Provivi is revolutionizing the way we look at mating and pest control. It’s all about mating disruption without toxic chemicals but with natural pheromones – you know, the stuff that songs are written about. So is it all about sex? Pedro Coelho from Provivi shared this update on their literal ‘disruptive’ technology that makes insects […]

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Voting opens for Best Places to Work in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2020

Voting opens for Best Places to Work in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2020

January 15, 2020 |

Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Best Places to Work – who will get your vote? Expanded voting options via Twitter – special Photo voting In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of voting for the Best Places to Work in the Advanced Bioeconomy. Voting Rules Voting is open to […]

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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis – Using a Third Party

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis – Using a Third Party

January 15, 2020 |

This is Part 4 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide covers what the advantages are of using a third party, why it makes sense in terms of efficiency, objectivity and credibility, and more.

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FastOx Commercialization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sierra Energy’s Gasification Tech

FastOx Commercialization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sierra Energy’s Gasification Tech

January 15, 2020 |

The U.S. Army has a FHL installation and there is an FTL demo, but did you know Sierra Energy has an online gasification calculator tool that you can use too? Check out this Slide-Guide from Sierra Energy’s VP of Engineering, Daniel Dodd where he shares how they have overcome the limitations of conventional gasification with […]

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How the biofuels industry can go from underdog to golden child: A Resolution for 2020

How the biofuels industry can go from underdog to golden child: A Resolution for 2020

January 14, 2020 |

By Alison Matthews, Former Executive Director of Renewable Industries Canada, Sole Proprietor of AOM Consulting Special to The Digest Innovation is at an all-time high, but many pioneers of the North American biofuel industry are seemingly left behind. However, the conditions are right for a biofuels resurgence if we can find a way to bring […]

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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Developers

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Developers

January 14, 2020 |

This is Part 3 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide focuses on techno-economics for technology developers, how you can demonstrate economic value, figuring out when is the right time to start modeling, and more.

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Biodiesel Economics: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to REG’s Biodiesel

Biodiesel Economics: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to REG’s Biodiesel

January 14, 2020 |

From GHG emissions and carbon savings to growing public policy support, REG is working hard on improving biodiesel’s LCFS value. Check out this Slide-Guide from REG’s Director of Government Affairs, Lindsay Fitzgerald’s presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco to get the latest on states with notable biodiesel policies, how RFS2 and RINs tie into […]

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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Investors

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Investors

January 13, 2020 |

This is Part 2 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide focuses on techno-economics for technology investors, the various tools available, how to use Tornado diagrams to help direct R&D efforts to the highest impact parameters, quantifying risk with Monte Carlo Analysis, and more.

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