S. Korean researchers develop process that uses agri-waste to produce biofuels, plastics
Oct 15, 2021 23:55 pm UTC| Science Economy
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) had developed an enzymatic process that uses agricultural waste to produce the 4-hydroxy valeric acid--an ingredient for biofuels and plastics. The KIERs enzymatic process...
France bans plastic fruit and vegetables packaging in implementing anti-waste law
Oct 15, 2021 23:54 pm UTC| Law Nature Economy
France will ban plastic packaging for around 30 fruits and vegetables from January 2022 as part of efforts to implement an anti-waste law that supports the countrys transition to a circular economy. The list of fruits...
Plymouth Gin redesigns bottles to eliminate 60 tons of CO2 each year
Oct 15, 2021 21:40 pm UTC| Nature Economy
Plymouth Gin will now be stored in a new bottle that saves 60 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year by eliminating all single-use plastic and reducing the overall weight by 15 percent. The new bottle will roll out...
McDonald’s testing its plant-based McPlant burger in the US
Oct 15, 2021 09:57 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds is set to test its McPlant burgers in the U.S. after a successful trial in the U.K. The new plant-based menu item was made by Beyond Meat for the restaurant chain. It was reported that McDonalds McPlant burger...
United Airlines reportedly processing the termination of 232 unvaccinated staff
Oct 15, 2021 09:55 am UTC| Business Economy
United Airlines will be firing staff who failed to comply with the companys COVID-19 vaccination rule. Out of the original 600 employees who did not get their vaccines, it was reported that 232 are now being processed for...
A Twosome Place Korean coffee chain to be acquired by Carlyle Group
Oct 15, 2021 09:19 am UTC| Business Economy
A Twosome Place, a popular coffee chain in South Korea, is reportedly set to be acquired by The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C., headquartered private equity firm. It was reported that the PEF company is planning to...
Shopify partners with Microsoft, Oracle to amplify its app business tools
Oct 15, 2021 09:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Shopify, the Canadian e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, teamed up with Microsoft Corp. and Oracle Corp. to help improve its platform and help merchants have smoother and more efficient business...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects