Technologies Driving Smarter, Cleaner, Cheaper, and Silent HVAC Systems
The HVAC industry faces challenges in energy efficiency, rising operational costs, and sustainability. According to the US Department of Energy, HVAC systems account for nearly 40% of energy consumption in commercial and residential buildings. Air conditioners alone account for about 12% of the electricity used in US households. Annually, this amounts to approximately $29 billion […]
This Technology Saves 18% On Energy Cost By Using Heat That Goes To Waste
Process heating accounts for nearly half of the total energy used in industries, but it’s often inefficient. About 20-50% of this energy is lost as waste heat. This not only wastes fuel but also leads to higher costs and increased carbon emissions. To address this issue, a startup named Efenco provides a plasma-enhancing technology that […]
Turning air pollution into diamonds, how this startup is removing CO2 from air?
The amount of CO2 already emitted into the atmosphere is so vast that simply reducing emissions won’t be enough to achieve climate targets. To stabilize global temperatures, we must remove billions of tons of CO2 annually from the atmosphere. Yet, existing technologies remain inefficient and costly. A startup called Ucaneo aims to address this challenge […]
Yogurt 2.0: The Dairy Free Makeover With Mycelium and Whey
Consumers love the idea of dairy-free yogurt—until they take a bite and find it’s too watery, chalky, or just tastes “off.” At the same time, shoppers are getting increasingly aware of labels. They want yogurt with natural ingredients, no artificial preservatives, stabilizers, or chemicals they can’t pronounce. While appealing to eco-conscious buyers, sustainable packaging further […]
Here’s How Kestrix’s Drone Tech is Helping Save Energy Across Europe
Today, roughly 75% of the EU building stock is energy inefficient, wasting a significant portion of the total consumption. Renovating existing buildings can reduce the EU’s energy consumption and minimize losses. Yet, on average, less than 1% of the national building stock is renovated yearly. The biggest hurdle here is a critical information gap. Relevant […]
Is Chocolate Really Evolving Into A Superfood?
Cocoa prices have been rapidly rising since 2024 due to global supply shortages. The main reasons are climate adversities in key regions like West Africa and structural farming vulnerabilities. JP Morgan’s analysis shows that these price pressures will remain high through 2025 as well. Brands are rethinking pricing strategies to manage costs while appealing to […]
Decarbonizing Aviation: Why Executives Must Bet on Power-to-Liquid Technology
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the linchpin of decarbonizing air travel, but current production methods face a fundamental bottleneck: scalability. Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA), the leading SAF pathway today, is constrained by limited feedstock availability, making it impossible to meet the aviation sector’s soaring fuel demand by 2030. Power-to-Liquid (PtL) presents a scalable, […]
How Birch Barks Are Slashing Rubber Production Emissions by 90%
Conventional rubber production for tires relies heavily on synthetic rubber, primarily petroleum-based. It’s one of the largest sources of carbon emissions within the automotive sector. Reselo has stepped up to solve this challenge by creating a rubber alternative using birch bark. The startup can extract a compound called suberin from birch bark that can be […]
Alcohol Packaging is Changing Fast—Is Your Brand Ready?
The long-standing popularity of glass bottles for alcohol is slowly shattering. Their energy-intensive production and heavy weight in transportation increase carbon emissions, prompting stricter regulations. The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030. Meanwhile, the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) tax could push glass recycling costs […]
California Just Made BPA Receipts Obsolete—Here’s What’s Replacing Them
The EU and California have tightened regulations on Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) in thermal paper. Manufacturers face growing pressure to find safe, compliant, cost-effective substitutes. While options like Pergafast 201 show potential for providing image stability, they are significantly more expensive and not without environmental risks. This report by GreyB examines biodegradable solutions […]
EUDR compliance simplified for industries to meet Europe’s deforestation rules
If your products rely on materials like palm oil, soy, or timber, EUDR compliance introduces complex challenges. Gaps in traceability tools, unreliable geolocation data, and limited supplier transparency have delayed product launches and increased costs. Industries are struggling to find compliant materials that still meet functional needs. In this study, we take a closer look […]
Make your company EUDR compliant and save forests with this nut
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to ensure their commodities—like palm oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter—are free from links to deforestation. However, traditional shea butter production methods rely heavily on firewood, leading to deforestation. This puts brands at risk of non-compliance. Set to take effect in 2025, food and cosmetics brands face […]
Dominating a $35 billion polyols market with sewage sludge – Ecorbio found a way do it!
The chemical industry faces a pressing global challenge—reducing its reliance on fossil fuels as feedstocks. About 13% of global fossil fuel production (~30 EJ) is used for non-energy purposes, with two-thirds allocated to the chemical sector. This dependency results in around 1 GtCO₂ emissions annually, making the industry one of the hardest to decarbonize. A […]
Ex-IBM leader turns brewery waste into sustainable egg white protein alternative
Replicating the unique functionality of egg whites, like foaming, binding, and gelling, has long been a critical challenge for the alternative protein industry. Their traditional production comes with steep trade-offs, requiring large amounts of water, land, and feed for chickens, and have Carbon emissions ~2,600 kg CO2-eq per cycle, with chicken feed contributing the majority. […]
This 3000x sweeter than sugar protein secured US regulatory approval
Reducing sugar in food without sacrificing taste has been one of the toughest challenges for the food industry. Many sugar alternatives either don’t taste the same or fail to work well in recipes. With over 74% of packaged foods containing added sugars, the global sugar reduction efforts have intensified. Yet, natural sweeteners like stevia and […]
This 52 ingredient, natural formula is leading the slow beauty trend
Following the slow beauty trend, consumers increasingly seek ethically produced, eco-friendly products that provide long-term benefits rather than quick fixes. Market data shows that 65% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products with natural and organic ingredients. A startup called My Green is meeting this demand for sustainable cosmetics using the maximal […]