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Powerful mix

Edible cups are great for coffee fans and help reduce waste. But what about the 10 billion kg of coffee grounds that are discarded each year? Well, Australian engineers took a shot at concrete to create a powerful mix. By heating the grounds at 350℃ in an oxygen-free room, they first produced biochar. This was used to replace 15%...

Fruity protection

Potato starch could help reduce plastic consumption. Algae are perfect for sustainable fire retardants. Food cans have an oil-based inner lacquer made from synthetic polyester resins. Enter an Italian startup that is using waste from industrial tomato processing to create a plant-based alternative inspired by an old patent. First, the skins are separated from the waste. After thermal treatment...

Natural power

Edible furniture can supply important energy in emergencies. Our digestive system is crucial and requires regular examination - whether it’s by ultrasound, colonoscopy, or a mini camera that can be swallowed. Now, an Italian research team has developed an edible prototype to replace the metal batteries used in these devices. Acting as anode and cathode respectively, Vitamin B2 and...

Rewarding commitment

Weak taste buds can be amplified. Meanwhile, a Colorado-based startup is working with companies to support their employees in making dietary choices, lowering health insurance costs. After all, 35% of medical costs are spent treating diet-related issues. Using an app, employees purchase their food and meals from accredited restaurants, businesses and delivery services. Based on previously defined intolerances, preferences...

Particular performance

Powder made from pineapple waste is a superfood for fish. Forget salmon or beef tenderloin: pets can get all the nutrients they need from soldier fly larvae. And so can livestock. Up until now soldier fly larvae have been predominantly reared on starchy chicken feed. Still, thought a Danish research team, why not experiment with an organic waste product...

Structured decomposition

Paper made from banana plants protect potatoes from pathogens. An important development for a Swedish design studio, which has produced a curved juice bottle made from a potato starch-based material. It dissolves in water after use and can also be eaten or composted. Thanks to a double-sided, biodegradable coating, the bottle can withstand liquid contents. Once empty, the material...

Sweet pattern

Spoons can be savoured and coffee cups crunched. Now, a woman with Down’s Syndrome and her startup are making life for Americans and Canadians that much sweeter. After struggling to find a job, the 33-year-old decided to go freelance, developing a unique cinnamon-chocolate-chip cookie and making the national news in the process. To date, she has sold more than...

Robust treatment

Pineapple peel is good for fish health, while domestic food waste can be made into chicken feed. Now, a food science research team from Cornell has discovered that an apple a day not only keeps doctors away from humans, but also benefits chickens. Their focus is on pomace, the fibrous waste produced when apples are pressed. It contains enough...

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