Category: Top Stories

15 projects win $130M+ in USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grants: the complete winners

15 projects win $130M+ in USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grants: the complete winners

October 6, 2021 |

In Washington, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest up more than $130 million in sustainable agricultural research projects aimed at improving a robust, resilient, climate-smart food and agricultural system. This investment is made under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. This innovative program focuses on a broad base of […]

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Honey without the bee, field to foot sneakers, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of October 7th

Honey without the bee, field to foot sneakers, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of October 7th

October 6, 2021 |

Honey without the bee…we’ve covered milk without the cow and pork without the pig, seafood without the fish, and now MeliBio claims to have the world’s first bee-free honey made from fermentation. And KEEN footwear launched what it calls the industry’s first “field to foot” sneaker made using agricultural waste. In today’s Digest, these sweet […]

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New waste-to-hydrogen LOI between Ways2H and Valecom positions island of Martinique as a blueprint for Caribbean

New waste-to-hydrogen LOI between Ways2H and Valecom positions island of Martinique as a blueprint for Caribbean

October 5, 2021 |

From California came news that Ways2H Inc., a global supplier of renewable hydrogen systems, and VALECOM, a Caribbean ecological and energy solutions provider, signed a letter of intent to transform up to 9,000 tons of Martinican waste – including one of their largest waste items, banana plastic waste bags – into renewable hydrogen every year. […]

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State of Hydrogen

State of Hydrogen

October 4, 2021 |

If you missed the recent HydrogenConnect session, here’s your chance to check out the exclusive Digest State of Hydrogen presentation — who’s doing what, where, how and with whom in hydrogen. In today’s Digest, from the why hydrogen question to what the colors of hydrogen mean, future hydrogen tech trends, the latest pathways, and more.

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Udderlessly Amazing – Perfect Day raises $350M, prepares for IPO, launches cheese category

Udderlessly Amazing – Perfect Day raises $350M, prepares for IPO, launches cheese category

October 3, 2021 |

From sunny California came news that Perfect Day, Inc., best known as the creator of the world’s first animal-free milk protein, announced a $350 million Series D funding round intended to fuel the company’s expanded focus across biological engineering, ingredient innovation, and consumer products. The round brings Perfect Day’s total funding up to $750 million […]

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Aemetis, Delta in billion dollar breakthrough: 250 million gallon, 10 year SAF deal signed

Aemetis, Delta in billion dollar breakthrough: 250 million gallon, 10 year SAF deal signed

September 30, 2021 |

Breaking news from California. Aemetis and Delta announced an offtake agreement for 250 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel to be delivered over the 10 year term of the agreement. The aggregate value of the agreement is estimated to be more than $1 billion, including LCFS, RFS, 45Q and tax credits. Sustainable […]

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Happy Meal toys bio-makeover, Cell-based caviar, biodegradable shoes, fish waste based building material, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of September 30th

Happy Meal toys bio-makeover, Cell-based caviar, biodegradable shoes, fish waste based building material, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of September 30th

September 29, 2021 |

  Hot news in from McDonald’s which is phasing out fossil fuel-based plastic from its Happy Meal toys in more than 100 countries as it transitions to mostly recycled and renewable plastics and sustainable fibers by 2025. In France, smelly fish waste is being turned into beautiful tiles that resemble marble. In the Netherlands, the […]

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The 2021 Algae Biomass Summit Prepares an Industry to Take on Global Challenges

The 2021 Algae Biomass Summit Prepares an Industry to Take on Global Challenges

September 27, 2021 |

By Rebecca White, Executive Director, Algae Biomass Organization Special to The Digest The 2021 Algae Biomass Summit kicks off this week, and the lineup of speakers and networking opportunities are set to jumpstart discussions about how algae technologies are making progress in carbon removal, ESG investments, biofuels and bioproducts, beauty and wellness, rural economic development, […]

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Unlocking Hidden Combustion Properties of Waste Streams

Unlocking Hidden Combustion Properties of Waste Streams

September 27, 2021 |

By Jim DeSellem, Advisory Engineer, Babcock & Wilcox Special to The Digest Renewable power generation from biomass and waste is an important solution to combat climate change – one that reduces methane and carbon dioxide emissions and supports both sustainability and stewardship of resources. Fluidized bed combustion technology offers the potential to use a wide […]

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Stena Bulk’s zero-emission vessels on water by 2035, GoodFuels, Tufton’s 100% biofuel voyage and more maritime magic

Stena Bulk’s zero-emission vessels on water by 2035, GoodFuels, Tufton’s 100% biofuel voyage and more maritime magic

September 26, 2021 |

From Sweden comes news that one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies, Stena Bulk, signed the Global Maritime Forum’s Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization with milestones that include three carbon neutral-ready methanol powered MR tankers into Stena Bulk’s fleet, exploring low carbon fuels and the feasibility of using carbon capture to cut emissions […]

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