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Ocean-centric investing in innovation

The Ocean Foundation discusses how investing in innovative ocean companies can maximise returns and make the world a better place.

Why bio-based chemicals and materials face a higher entry to market bar than fossil incumbents – and why they deserve the effort

BBIA highlights the potential for bio-based chemicals to reduce greenhouse gases and emphasises the UK’s opportunity to lead in this sector.

Driving net zero emissions in the chemical industry

Charlie Tan, CEO of Global Impact Coalition, discusses shaping the chemical industry by addressing systemic barriers and advancing solutions.

How KSK Aqua are optimising biological filters for water purification

KSK Aqua develops innovative biological filters to ensure optimal water purification. Here they share how these clever solutions work.

Common plants and pollinators act as anchors for ecosystems

Common plants and pollinators play a central role in maintaining biodiversity, acting as anchors for ecosystems, and assisting against some of the impacts of climate change.

Switzerland’s first pilot plant for indigenous forest biomass extraction

BFH and Schilliger Holz AG's pilot plant for producing extracts from indigenous forest biomass revolutionises the forestry and wood industry.

How drones are making an impact on innovative agriculture

How using innovative agriculture methods such as drones are critical to Agriculture 4.0 and the changing climate.

How do seabirds interact with aquaculture and fisheries?

Researchers investigate the interactions between Mediterranean and Atlantic seabirds and aquaculture and fisheries.

Citrus peel offers alternative route to bio-based PEF-plastics

Sari Rautiainen, Senior Scientist at VTT, proposes a new circular approach to PEF plastics: from citrus peel to plastic bottles.

Living in proximity to superfund sites may lower life expectancy

New research suggests that residing in close proximity to a hazardous waste or superfund site may lower life expectancy by a year.

New biofilter media improving water quality in aquaculture

CerMedia LLC has created MarinePure®, biofilter media that aims to increase yields and system capacity for aquaculture farmers worldwide.

How AlgaePro are accelerating aquaculture innovation

Ingmar Høgøy discusses the impacts of AlgaePro AS’s new technology designed to cultivate microalgae for the aquaculture sector.

Crop rotations with legumes offer more nutritious and sustainable food production

Researchers have found that growing more legumes could be a more nutritious and sustainable food production approach for European agriculture.

Optimising oxygen evolution reaction to isolate hydrogen without using fossil fuels

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have been investigating methods to optimise oxygen evolution reaction in research that could make using hydrogen as a clean energy source more efficient and affordable.

Using X-rays to study lithium-rich battery materials

An international team working at Berkeley Lab has used an X-ray instrument to learn about lithium-rich battery materials.

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