In Connecticut, popular watchmaker Timex has created a line of watches that include renewable and circular materials. Dubbed Good Time, Better Choices, the collection is a celebration of Earth Day that also underscores how heritage watchmaking can evolve through biobased innovation and responsible sourcing. According to In Fashion Business, the line includes Urban Pop Eco‑Friendly Strap […]
In Connecticut, specialty chemicals distributor LBB Specialties has agreed to distribute DMC Biotechnologies’ KeyPura™ fermented myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in the United States and Canada. Both ingredients are produced via precision fermentation and are sold into the Human Nutrition, Food, Personal Care, and Life Science markets. “This collaboration brings to market a cleaner, more sustainable, and […]
In Connecticut, a manufacturer of cow manure-based seed starters made a lucrative deal on a recent episode of the popular ABC entrepreneur showcase, Shark Tank. During the episode, CowPot founder Amanda Freund successfully pitched the biodegradable poop plant pots, ultimately negotiating a $200,000 investment in exchange for a 20% stake with veteran Shark, Kevin O’Leary. […]
In Connecticut, plastic pollution has become a global crisis, with the United Nations Environment Programme estimating between 19 and 23 million tons of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems each year. A partnership between UConn marine sciences researchers and a leading bioplastics manufacturer is showing promise in addressing this issue. A recent study published in […]
In Connecticut, FuelCell Energy announced that its solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) system has begun a testing and validation period at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL), which focuses on innovations in nuclear research, renewable energy systems and security solutions. The project, funded partially by a 2020 U.S. Department of Energy Office […]
In Connecticut, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, has introduced Zero Proof 2.5 mg Hemp THC Seltzer just in time for those participating in the popular “Dry January” health trend. The delicious, “fast-acting beverage” is now available in 2.5 mg hemp THC, in addition to the 5 mg can, which […]
In Connecticut, FuelCell Energy and Gyeonggi Green Energy Co., Ltd. announced that pursuant to a long term service agreement GGE has agreed to purchase 42 1.4-megawatt upgraded carbonate fuel cell modules from FuelCell Energy to replace existing fuel cell modules at the Hwaseong Baran Industrial Complex fuel cell power platform, the world’s largest fuel cell […]
In Connecticut, Pratt & Whitney and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will work together with Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), Aerodyne Research, Inc., and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study non- CO2 aviation emissions, to help understand and reduce the environmental impact of those emissions. As part of the FAA’s ASCENT program, […]
In Connecticut, IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines […]
