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Seaweed film could be the future of single use plastic packaging
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Seaweed film could be the future of single use plastic packaging

London-based company Notpla was granted $13 million to boost sustainable packaging using seaweed. It hopes to replace hard-to-recycle plastic films used for food and clothing wrapping. The magical plant that holds together sushi rolls, adds flavour to our ramen bowls, and grows abundantly in the ocean has become an unlikely, yet perfect alternative to plastic film. Notpla, short for ‘not plastic’, is based in London. The company started its venture...

By London, UK
Biotech start-up uses plant protein to slash production costs of cellular meat
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Technology

Biotech start-up uses plant protein to slash production costs of cellular meat

Many point to lab cultivated meat as the future of food systems, yet manufacturing has been hindered by large production costs. Biotech start-up Tiamat Sciences aims to change that. The concept of non-sentient meat is one we can all get behind. Making it a reality, however, is proving difficult. Granted, it sounds a little outlandish to grow meat within the four walls of a lab, but several biotech outfits hailing from...

By London, UK
Too Good To Go is leading the tech revolution against surplus food waste
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Too Good To Go is leading the tech revolution against surplus food waste

Too Good To Go is the rapidly growing social impact start-up leading a revolution against surplus food waste across Europe and the US. Whether or not you’re partaking in Veganuary, there’s no question that diving into 2021 people are more conscious than ever before in terms of what we’re eating, and limiting carbon footprints will no doubt be one of the popular New Year’s resolutions this year. Now able to arm...

By London, UK
Staying relevant during COVID-19? Beauty companies turn to tech
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Staying relevant during COVID-19? Beauty companies turn to tech

As lockdown period is extended worldwide, cosmetics brands are seeking new ways to build their communities with technology at the forefront. In an effort to appeal to consumers in lockdown, beauty brands are placing more focus on their community-building methods, embracing technology as a means of overcoming the barrier the industry as a whole is facing with sales via physical retail no longer an option. The shift of their social...

By London, UK
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