Topic: agricultural waste
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Terra Oleo's Microbes: A Sustainable Palm Oil Alternative
Shen Ming Lee co-founded Terra Oleo to address the environmental harm of the palm oil industry by producing sustainable oils from agricultural waste using microbial fermentation. The startup recently secured $3.1 million in funding and is focusing on high-value specialty oils for cosmetics and ph...
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ÄIO Makes Edible Fat From Sawdust and Farm Waste
ÄIO, an Estonian startup, produces edible fats from agricultural byproducts like sawdust and farm waste using a unique yeast strain that converts sugars into fats instead of carbon dioxide or alcohol. The resulting fats are versatile, resembling chicken fat in solid form or vegetable oils like ca...
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Terraton Aims to Be the McDonald's of Biochar
Terraton has raised $11.5 million in seed funding to scale biochar production using a franchise-like model, partnering with companies to replicate and improve facilities. Biochar is made from agricultural waste, sequestering carbon and improving soil health, but scaling supply is a challenge desp...
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Boeing's Carbon Problem: How Charm Industrial Is Cleaning Up
Boeing has partnered with Charm Industrial to eliminate 100,000 metric tons of atmospheric carbon by purchasing carbon removal credits, supporting sustainability through innovative technology. The aviation industry is investing in carbon offsets as a more immediate and cost-effective alternative ...
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