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fromresund Startups
2 days ago

Three Green Startups Win Green Leap Challenge 2025 with Innovations in Bioplastics, Biopesticides, and Biofibers

Green Leap Challenge 2025 awarded three startups pioneering biodegradable PHA plastics, next-generation biopesticides, and elastic biofibers, providing funding and support for scalable circular bio-solutions.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Velvet Worms Rain Death by Silly String on Unsuspecting Prey

When it finds one, the velvet worm uses nozzles on either side of its face to shoot jets of sticky slime at its victim.
OMG science
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Starch-based bioplastic may be as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, study finds

Starch-based bioplastics may pose health risks similar to petroleum-based plastics, raising concerns about their safety despite claims of being biodegradable and sustainable.
fromSilicon Canals
7 months ago

Greek startup Coffeeco Upcycle raises 715K to turn coffee waste into skincare and bioplastics - Silicon Canals

Our upcycled extract has shown exceptional microbiome-enhancing capacity. That's where the real differentiation lies. It's not just about being natural or sustainable-it's about offering high-performance skincare that respects the skin's ecosystem while closing the loop on waste.
European startups
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