
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.
Programming Microorganisms to Create Sustainable Chemicals
By mimicking the natural process of the toxic chemical production of organisms, scientists at the Imperial College London have discovered a way to program microorganisms to create toxic chemicals which do not harm the microorganism’s development.
Exploring DNA-based Data Storage
DNA-based data storage is being developed as a solution to the emerging data storage problem facing our digital society.
Using an AI-Powered Machine and Algae to Combat Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence company Hypergiant is working to combat climate change by utilizing an ancient, abundant, carbon consuming microorganism—algae.
Solving Major Pollution Problem with Bioplastics
The World Economic Forum reports there will be 933 million metric tons of plastics generated annually by 2050.
Arcadis in Negotiations with EVOCRA for PFAs Solution Technology
Australian-based water treatment company, EVOCRA and Arcadis, which is based in the Netherlands, signed a Heads of Agreement in October 2019 which will allow the companies to negotiate sole rights to EVOCRA PFAs solution technology.