Microbe factories, biobased construction materials and fuel-saving biogas This week's news, insights and inspiration for the global bioeconomy community View in browser Cozy up with your favorite hot drink and enjoy this weeks update on all things bio... the last one of the year . Microbial engineering and organic waste is in the spotlight in today's feature story... fascinating . Scroll down to our newsroom section to read all about funding for ag-tech innovation , new materials for bioplastics , and a whole lot of biogas and biofuels . Happy holidays and see you all in 2024! Driving the bio-revolution together letsdothis FEATURE STORY Microbe factories are turning waste into high-value circular goods One of the most sustainable raw materials for chemicals and materials is organic waste. Energy has already been spent producing it, making it far more resource-efficient than any grown or extracted alternative for a target application. Waste feedstock is cheap and abundant. So why does it remain unpopular? >> Read the article Back to the Future Series 23, Episode 19 A panel discussion hosted by Norbert Baum, Vice President Global Business Development of Helm with Godavari Biorefineries, Solvay and Holiferm NEWSROOM BioWell Accelerator receives funding to foster next-gen bio-innovations BioWell will use the funding to support a vibrant bioeconomy by accelerating the commercialization and scaling of bio-industrial startups through access to a unique combination of pilot bioproduction infrastructure. >> Read more NEWSROOM Sulzer launches new biodegradable polymer for bioplastics The new biopolymer technology is highly adaptable to a broad range of industrial scales and can help drive adoption of biodegradable and compostable PCL. >> Read more NEWSROOM Scania’s new biogas engines deliver 5% fuel savings for greener transportation The new trio of components for its biogas engines have been paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The move has resulted in fuel savings of 5% in long-haul transportation >> Read more NEWSROOM Lingrove raises $10 M to ramp up production of ekoa, a biobased alternative for construction materials ekoas’s key advantage lies in its composition of carbon-negative plant fibers, which have the potential to sequester billions of tons of CO2 annually by replacing plastics, metals, and wood with a renewable resource. >> Read more NEWSROOM FatHopes Energy and Lootah Biofuels to develop SAF for Dubai Lootah Biofuels will study, adapt, and implement FatHopes Energy’s used cooking oil aggregation tech, including digital solutions, an entrepreneurship program, and franchisee scheme across the Middle East and North Africa region. >> Read more READS OF THE WEEK How supply chain professionals benefit from a circular economy Businesses see opportunity in Make-in-Vietnam bioplastics The evolution of insurers’ climate-related reporting in the US Driving the commercialisation of the bioeconomy 1-2-1 MEETINGS | CONFERENCE | NETWORKING Find out more here Get in touch with the team to explore collaborative opportunities Get in Touch Follow us on social media You are receiving this newsletter because you have subscribed, are a customer or have shown an interest in World Bio Market Insights services. World Bio Market Insights is owned by World Bio Markets Ltd. If somebody forwarded you this then please sign up here Owned and operated by World Bio Markets Ltd, 3rd Floor, Hathaway House, Popes Drive, Finchley, London N3 1QF, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage preferences