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What happens to leftover materials from farms and fisheries? Many times, they end up in waste. 💡What if they could be transformed into valuable products? That's the mission of our new ONE EARTH project! Today, we joined the kick-off meeting in Bologna. To meet our partners and clarify tasks for successful implementation. Under ONE EARTH, the consortium partners will be: 💡pioneering innovative bio-based solutions, 💡transforming and valorising residual biomass of animal origin, 💡creating a circular value chain for the cosmetic, agricultural, and feed industries, 💡promoting sustainability and reinforcing the carbon cycle. PEDAL Consulting´s role lies in the socio-economic and circular assessments. As well as in the communication and dissemination of the project. 🔗 More info on ONE EARTH coming soon! Keep up with our latest updates. See how ONE EARTH is paving the way for a sustainable future. #ONE_EARTHproject #Sustainability #BioSolutions #Innovation #CatchUsIfYouCan

Congratulations to the 2024 Ocean Exchange Award winners for their groundbreaking innovations! 2024 Neptune Awards  Oyster Heaven, led by George Birch, Founder and Business Lead, operates out of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The company spearheads the natural capital movement by generating revenue through ecosystem services.  Phoenix Waste Solutions, co-founded by Yuen-Li Chan, COO, is based in Louisiana, USA. The company has pioneered a groundbreaking micro waste-to-energy technology that is both clean and efficient.  2024 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orcelle® Award  CarbonBridge, founded by Manu Pillai, Co-Founder and CEO, is headquartered in New Jersey, USA. The company specializes in producing economical and sustainable green methanol.  Collegiate Award Winners : 2024 Guy Harvey Foundation Collegiate Award Ceretune LLC, founded by Reid Barnett, CEO and student at Wilson College in North Carolina, USA, offers an innovative solution for addressing ocean phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. Using a biodegradable, self-floating fabric, the company enables plants to grow directly on water, converting excess nutrients into biomass.  2024 Ocean Exchange Collegiate Award PhyCo Technologies, co-founded by Ranah Chavoshi, CEO and student at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, focuses on sustainable seaweed farming and the creation of compostable plastics. The company collaborates with Indigenous Nations to drive marine biotechnology innovation.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBytb_UE #OceanExchange #Awards #Sustainability #OceanTech #Ocean

🧪Algae's Role in Sustainability.🌏🌱 In our quest for sustainable solutions, algae emerges as a silent yet powerful hero. Here's why algae is more than just pond scum – it's a green goldmine: 📍Carbon Capture Powerhouse: Algae are phenomenal at sequestering carbon dioxide, playing a critical role in combating climate change. 📍Ecosystem Restoration: Algae play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and maintaining water quality. 📍Sustainable Agriculture: Algae can be used as a biofertilizer, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to chemical fertilizers. 📍Biodegradable Materials: From packaging to textiles, algae are being used to create biodegradable materials. 📍Circular Economy Champion: Algae cultivation aligns perfectly with the principles of a circular economy. By converting waste into valuable resources, algae help create a more sustainable and efficient world. As a consultant and technical advisor in the algae industry, I'm continually inspired by the potential of algae to revolutionize sustainability practices across various sectors. It's time we recognize and invest in the power of these microscopic wonders. #microalgae #algae #sustainable #globalalgae #climatechange #co2 #circulareconomy #biodegradable #economy #ecosystem #carboncapture #eu4health #eucommission #algaebiomass #algaeproducts #algaepreneur

🍃 Atte Virtanen at Pulp & Beyond: Emission Free Pulping Program - Maximize product yield, avoid emissions (especially CO2) Program is open for new partners.   🔬 Innovation & Efficiency: Challenge existing chemical and operational processes to maximize product yield with lower emissions. Focus on producing high-quality fibers for future demands. Utilize side streams efficiently in creating materials and chemicals that replace fossil products.   ✅ Business opportunity, case Finland: Increase product yield from 50% to 70-80% Produce 2.1 million tons of more pulp by using the same amount of harvested forest as today Generate additional export 1.2-1.6 billion euros/year   🌍 Environmental Impact: Global annual CO2 emission reduction - potential for halving emissions from pulping Supporting the protection and conservation of biodiversity Addressing challenges like water scarcity and wood availability with sustainable practices.   Transparency: All research and findings will be shared through scientific publications. 30 full time researchers working in the program.   Join us in supporting a future where industry growth aligns with ecological preservation. 🌱   #SustainablePulping #Bioeconomy #ForestIndustry #Biodiversity

🌿 𝐈𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥? We’ve all heard this question and the debates surrounding it. Well, I’m excited to share that a new research paper, the result of a collaboration between multiple institutions, provides a clear answer for Austria’s managed forests. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫: No, it’s 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳!🌍 Sustainable forest management do not add more CO2 to the atmosphere, it removes carbon from the atmosphere. Sustainably managed forests are critical for long-term carbon removal, supplying us with essential raw materials for construction, base chemicals, and renewable energy—helping us move away from fossil fuels. Next step, fostering bioenergy with biochar or CCS to create permanent carbon removal. ✨𝐌𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Let’s learn from Denmark’s success and adapt a Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) pathway to Austria’s needs, making it a cornerstone of our carbon neutrality strategy, creating green jobs, providing energy, producing functional carbon sinks. 📖 Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dPDzkVz7 Many thanks to the authors: Robert Jandl, @Herbert Hager, @Florian Kraxner, @Thomas Ledermann, @Peter Weiss Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald (BFW) University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria IG Holzkraft BIOWÄRME TIROL Bioenergy Europe Bundesverband Bioenergie (BBE) European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI) #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval #Bioenergy #Forestry #NetZero #ClimateAction #Biochar #BCR

#SummerRounds I continue my coverage of the latest financing rounds in water with a couple of start-ups developing water-treatment solutions with a carbon reduction aspect that helps them tap into the lucrative voluntary carbon markets. Today I am covering BlueGreen Water Technologies which has recently raised double-digit millions in its Series B to finance its technology to reduce eutrophication, or excess alga blooms, in waterways that are caused by excess fertiliser use in agriculture. The company is using copper and aluminium sulfates with biodegradable coatings, augmented with satellite monitoring and AI capabilities to tailor-make alga-bloom remediation projects to the uniqueness of each bloom and its local ecosystem aspects. The company claims this remediation also removes CO2 from the atmosphere and that its technology has the potential to sequester 5 to 15 Gigatons of CO2 each year, or almost half of global emissions. This is an extraordinary claim requiring extraordinary evidence. Whilst the company had its first third-party verified carbon credit issued, its methodology does not seem to be publicly available or peer-reviewed. The carbon sequestration dynamics of alga bloom remediation are also not so trivial and the increasing scrutiny in the validity of carbon credits makes this wide market potential questionable. The company holds however a valid solution to a growing alga problem that is affecting many industries like water utilities, fishing, tourism and agriculture These are all markets the company could explore and nurture. Read more about BlueGreen Technologies, its technology and business potential, and how the growing issue of eutrophication can become a niche but attractive market for companies like BlueGreen to effectively deal with this rising contamination issue. Today free in White Stag Insights. Link in the comments below 👇 #investing #water

Interested in delving into biochar's important role in advancing sustainability and combating climate change? Dive into our insight article (link in comments)! 📰🌱 Here's a quick summary of what we've uncovered: 🌍 Facing environmental challenges, biochar emerges as a sustainable marvel, revitalizing soil and capturing carbon to pave the way for a greener future. 🔬 Produced through pyrolysis, biochar stands out for its eco-friendly production process and ability to securely sequester carbon, offering a promising alternative to traditional soil management and waste disposal methods. ♻️ With significant benefits like enhancing soil fertility, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, and improving water quality, biochar is a key player in sustainable agriculture and environmental health. 🔍 Navigating challenges such as production variability and possible impacts to soil properties, companies and researchers are committed to refining and optimizing its application through rigorous research and innovation. 🌟 Innovative companies like Glanris and Airex Energy are leading the charge in biochar technology, contributing to the growth of a market eager for sustainable solutions. Join us at Agrishyft as we explore the vast potential of biochar to foster a sustainable, resilient future for our planet. 🌿🌎 #Biochar #SustainableSolutions #ClimateAction #Innovation #Bioshyft #JoinTheMovement #Agrishyft  

W𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗔𝗡𝗚: W𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 W𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 W𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🌍 ⁣ ⁣ At 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗔𝗡𝗚, we're turning agricultural waste into tomorrow’s sustainable solutions. Our mission? To revolutionize food systems by unlocking the hidden potential of biomass and creating innovative, bio-based products that fuel a greener, healthier planet. 🚜💡⁣ ⁣ From 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, we're bridging the gap between agriculture and sustainability, empowering farmers in the U.S. and Mexico to turn waste into resources. 🌾⚡⁣ ⁣ Why waste what we can 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲? Let’s reshape industries, reduce waste, and grow a more regenerative future together. ♻️🌱⁣ ⁣ Join us on this exciting journey toward a 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 and be part of the change that matters.⁣ ⁣ #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #RegenerativeAgriculture #BioInputs #CircularEconomy #FutureForward #BioANG

🌲 We have yet another great project to assess ✨ This time we are looking into large-scale carbon capture together with Norske Skog Skogn AS! By capturing and upgrading biogenic CO₂ emissions, we have a circular CO₂ product, which can be utilized as a green resource by different industries, or sent for permanent storage. #CCUS #CarbonCapture #Sustainability

Did you know hemp absorbs 1.63 tons of CO2 per ton of hemp produced? That’s right—it acts as a natural carbon sink, making it a top contender for sustainable farming. But that’s not all! Hemp can be used to create fire-resistant building materials and even renewable biofuel, offering eco-friendly alternatives across various industries. From reducing our carbon footprint to providing a sustainable energy source, hemp is paving the way for a more environmentally conscious future. With its incredible versatility and planet-friendly benefits, embracing hemp could make all the difference in building a greener, more sustainable world. Join the #movement for a #healthier #planet—follow us for more #hemp-powered insights!