Tag: Connecticut

New Energy Risk expands insurance coverage to include Yilkins’ advanced pellet torrefaction process

New Energy Risk expands insurance coverage to include Yilkins’ advanced pellet torrefaction process

July 7, 2026 |

In Connecticut, New Energy Risk announced the expansion of its existing partnership with Yilkins, a developer and producer of proprietary modular equipment for biomass upgrading. The expanded partnership builds on the ongoing collaboration between NER and Yilkins, which began in 2023, extending insurance coverage under NER’s master policy to include Yilkins’ advanced pellet torrefaction process. […]

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Loofah lamp: Designer creates lighting from luffa fruit and mushrooms

Loofah lamp: Designer creates lighting from luffa fruit and mushrooms

June 29, 2026 |

In Connecticut, designer Justin Wan has created a desk lamp made of luffa fruit and the mycelium. Dubbed GOURDO,  the process of designing and producing the lamp  “examines how these two organic materials can interlock to form a structural and light-filtering material for product design,” according to a write up in design publication dezeen.  Luffa—often spelled […]

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Yale researchers produce methanol from artificial “leaf”

Yale researchers produce methanol from artificial “leaf”

June 18, 2026 |

In Connecticut, Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone device that produces the liquid fuel methanol using only sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide as the ingredients. The artificial “leaf,” like its namesake in nature, is a chemistry marvel. It brings the scientific mimicry of photosynthesis — the process of converting sunlight and water into […]

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Timex marks Earth Day with renewable materials

Timex marks Earth Day with renewable materials

April 13, 2026 |

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 […]

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DMC Biotechnologies taps LBB Specialties for fermentation-based inositols

DMC Biotechnologies taps LBB Specialties for fermentation-based inositols

April 13, 2026 |

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 […]

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Poop to profit: Cow manure plant pot maker finds success on ABC’s Shark Tank

Poop to profit: Cow manure plant pot maker finds success on ABC’s Shark Tank

April 7, 2025 |

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. […]

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Uconn researchers team with Novamont on starch-based polymer

Uconn researchers team with Novamont on starch-based polymer

February 18, 2025 |

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 […]

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FuelCell Energy testing solid oxide electrolysis cell at Idaho National Lab

FuelCell Energy testing solid oxide electrolysis cell at Idaho National Lab

February 6, 2025 |

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 […]

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Curaleaf celebrates Dryuary with zero-proof hemp seltzer

Curaleaf celebrates Dryuary with zero-proof hemp seltzer

January 6, 2025 |

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 […]

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FuelCell Energy and Gyeonggi Green Energy announce 58.8MW fuel cell project in South Korea

FuelCell Energy and Gyeonggi Green Energy announce 58.8MW fuel cell project in South Korea

May 29, 2024 |

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 […]

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