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Another week of excited news in the sustainability, enjoy!

This Week’s Top 5 News Articles

🍼 Breakthrough Bio-Coating Eliminates Microplastics

🌡️ Revolutionary Super Plants Combat Climate Change

⚡️ New Waste Management System Efficiently Turns Bio-Waste to Energy

🤑 Toyota’s Massive New Funding Fuels Climate Tech Innovation

📦 Multi-Million Deal Fuels Breakthrough in Fossil-Free Packaging

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TOP 5 NEWS ARTICLES

Breakthrough Bio-Coating Eliminates Microplastics LINK 

• South Korean universities create a high-performance, sustainable paper coating material to combat microplastic pollution.

• The novel coating utilizes boric acid-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and demonstrates superior barrier properties and strength, even in humid conditions.

• Biodegradation tests reveal that the coated paper achieves 59-82% degradation over 111 days in marine environments, showcasing its eco-friendly nature.

Revolutionary Super Plants Combat Climate Change LINK 

• Scientists discovered a previously unknown function of an enzyme called carboxysomal carbonic anhydrase (CsoSCA) in cyanobacteria, which allows them to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a much faster rate than standard plants and crops.

• The discovery could guide the engineering of more efficient crops that can capture and utilize carbon dioxide more effectively, boosting crop yields and reducing the demand for nitrogen fertilizers and irrigation systems.

• This breakthrough could help make the world's food systems more resilient to the impacts of climate change, providing a sustainable solution to some of the biggest environmental challenges.

New Waste Management System Efficiently Turns Bio-Waste to Energy LINK

• Pyrolysis turns biowaste into biochar, bio-oil, and syngas - fuels that can power the system and provide clean electricity

• The system could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and indoor air pollution from traditional cookstoves

• The biochar byproduct can be used to enrich degraded soil, addressing a major challenge in rural India

Toyota’s Massive New Funding Fuels Climate Tech Innovation LINK

• Toyota has invested in a climate fund aimed at supporting innovative technologies and solutions to mitigate climate change.

• The fund will focus on areas such as carbon capture, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.

• This move aligns with Toyota's goal of achieving carbon neutrality and promoting a more sustainable future.

Multi-Million Deal Fuels Breakthrough in Fossil-Free Packaging LINK

• Fiberwood has raised €7.7 million (US$8.3 million) in growth funding to scale its production of circular, fossil-free insulation and packaging materials.

• The company's products are made from forestry side streams and other natural fibers, providing recyclable and compostable options.

• With this investment, Fiberwood aims to finalize its product concept, ensure industrial scalability, and accelerate R&D to drive international growth.

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