
The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
Efficient Lignocellulosic Biomass Processing Inspiration from Animals
Gut flora in animals such as Passalid Beetles which rely on woody plants as a food source may provide insight as to how we might process lignocellulosic biomass more efficiently.
Japanese Consortium Releases Vehicle Made from Cellulose Nanofibers
A consortium founded by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and consisting of over 22 Japanese universities, research institutes and industry partners debuted the Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2019.
The Real Marketing Edible Artificial Truthfully (MEAT) Act 2019
A bill which has been introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives would require plant-based and cell-cultured meat to be labeled as “imitation meat food product”.
The Future Forest Economic Initiative Calling for Proposals for $2.6 Million Dollars in Funding
The Future Forest Economy Initiative, a cooperative effort between the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities and the Northern Forest Center, is accepting proposals to support new markets for wood products.
Five Companies Working to Change “The Age of Waste”
Forbes has recognized five biotechnology companies who are working to find solutions to climate crisis.