In Malaysia, Petronas Research (PRSB), a subsidiary of local oil company Petronas, and SEDC Energy, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), have signed an agreement to develop technology for microalgae oil production. Under the terms of the agreement, PRSB and SEDC Energy will jointly develop algae production technology which includes cultivation, harvesting and […]
In Belgium, the most common technique in the world of food packaging is single-use plastic films. With a little help from the EU, the SeaFilm food packaging project aims to create a substitute for single-use plastic film in conserving frozen fish. As the name indicates, the new packaging film comes from the sea and is […]
In Canada, Solarvest BioEnergy Inc. has been granted a patent for Organic omega-3 in Brazil. The intellectual property protection concentrates on the production of algal biomass, algal cell cultures, lipid compounds, and compositions thereof, including fatty acids, carotenoids and fat soluble vitamins. This patent adds additional strength to the company’s existing patent portfolio as it […]
In Iceland, a supplier of natural astaxanthin from algae is attracting collaborators with ideas on how to use the leftover materials. Currently, Algalif dries microalgae and extracts relevant molecules for use in supplements, while the leftover biomass is used for fertilizer. But Julie Encausse, founder and CEO of bioplastic start-up Marea, is looking to use […]
In London, sustainability-focused clothing brand Vollebak has begun selling black T-shirts dyed using algae. The company claims it is the first algae-dyed clothing to be available in the color, and that the breakthrough took five years to develop in partnership with Living Ink. The color was achieved by sourcing spirulina waste from food coloring industry […]
In France, Microphyt, a producer of microalgae-based natural solutions for nutrition and well-being, has announced a Series B fund raise of €15 million (US$15.7 million). Microphyt says the funds will be used to accelerate new product development and commercialization of its portfolio as well as to increase production of Microphyt’s industrial platform in Baillargues. Microphyt […]
In Malaysia, Borneo Post Online reported that Sarawak’s premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that a microalgae production facility is expected to be launched by February next year. He noted the five-hectare algae production facility will mark the state government’s commitment to achieve greener and cleaner coal power generation. “I am proud of […]
In Amsterdam, Biotic has raised €2 million in a seed round that the bioplastics startup will use to build a plant, optimize processes, and increase production capacity. Biotic’s poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) thermoplastic polymers fit a wide range of plastic applications, from flexible to ruggedized, and are produced using macroalgae as feedstock. Macroalgae can be naturally grown in […]
In the UK, two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. In just the UK, approximately 98 million cups of coffee are drunk each day, contributing to a massive amount of spent coffee grounds which are processed as general waste, often ending up in landfill or […]
In Germany, an eco-friendly “coin” for making wishes in wishing wells has won the prestigious iF Design Award from Hanover’s International Forum Design. Comprised of dried algae pressed into coin shapes, Wishing Feed provides an alternative to coins that can choke fish and turtles. The custom of making a wish and tossing a coin into […]
