Tag: biofuel

Can we fly guilt-free with Britain’s new stance on sustainable aviation biofuel?

Virgin Galactic astronauts. Will space travel be sustainable? Sustainable Space Fuels?

Green Polyethylene: The Plant-Based Plastic That’s Replacing Oil

Green PE is produced using ethanol derived from renewable sources—primarily sugarcane in Brazil, but also wheat grain and beet in Europe. It behaves the same as traditional polyethylene: it’s durable, moldable, and recyclable. The difference lies in its feedstock and carbon footprint. While not biodegradable, Green PE is a key player in the circular economy: it sequesters carbon during crop growth and reduces life-cycle emissions when used and recycled responsibly.

Visit the Clore Garden of Science in Rehovot for simple, sustainable outdoor fun

This area features a sustainable village with bridges, composting systems, and a living treehouse, educating visitors about sustainability and climate change.

The Textile Industry’s Dirty Secret: How Algaeing is Revolutionizing Sustainable Fashion

As consumers and brands alike search for sustainable alternatives, one company is leading the charge in transforming the dyeing industry—Algaeing. This innovative company harnesses the power of algae to create eco-friendly, biodegradable dyes, offering a groundbreaking solution to the toxic world of textile coloration.

A new wet-waste to biofuel advance

A new way to use wet waste for biofuel.

Can sustainable aviation fuel SAFs save consumers from German green tax on flying?

As Germany puts a 20% tax on passengers flying on commercial airline travel starting May, we need a stronger push and investment in green fuel for consumers so they can get flying without taxing the environment. Can SAFs lead the way?

Neste oil SAF deal made with Emirates for sustainable aviation fuel

Emirates airline and Neste, a Finnish oil refining and marketing company, have expanded their partnership by strengthening their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025.

Algae against IBD

IBD for inflammatory bowel disease can cripple, even kill a child or grown up. Treatments and operations are limited...

A sliver of farmland to create an eco fertilizer farm

Farmers dump nitrogen on nutrient empty soil so we can have tacos, cereal, a fresh salad. A new solution using switchgrass may make farms healthier.

Moonshot aviation: Geoffrey Lipman on greening emissions globally

The high environmental footprint of air travel is something that most people are by now well aware of. For anyone who is wondering where the aviation industry is headed next and how to feel about it, Geoffrey Lipman, one of the key figures in the global travel and tourism industry provides some insights. 

Arab loan offers $105 million USD to fund renewables globally

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (likened to USAID and the UK and German's foreign aid) announced last week...

Popeye was right: Spinach means energy!

Spinach could fuel the next wave of efficient renewable energy, so say researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Tapping...