Category: Leftovers & Waste
How wheat upcycling is the solution to the waste of the world’s most consumed cereal
It doesn't hurt to remember: wheat is the most consumed cereal in the world. However, while it is essential, it is also one of the most wa [...]
Success story: company profits more than 60 million with upcycling in precision fermentation
BioVeritas, a company from the United States, is a success story and example of what upcycling can do for us to achieve sustainable development and fo [...]
From waste to wealth: invest in upcycling
What if there was a way to use your production waste to create a new product and profit from it? Yes, you can go from waste to wealth with upcycling. [...]
Juice pulp is not garbage, it is raw material for new products!
Juice is delicious, but does it hurt your heart to throw away the leftovers? Juice pulp is not garbage, it is raw material for new products!
We alrea [...]
From petal to product: floral upcycling is an underexplored opportunity
The consumption of flowers in Brazil continues to grow, with an expected growth of more than 6% per year. However, picked flowers spoil quickly. The g [...]
Distilling sustainability: 8 creative and sustainable vodkas
Vodka is one of the world's most popular drinks, yet its environmental impact is often forgotten. Sustainable vodkas emerge with less waste of water a [...]
Upcycling for sugar reduction in food: new ingredients to sweeten the market
Sugar reduction in food goes beyond replacing sugar for sweetener. Fortunately, there are upcycled solutions to help!
Although the use of sweeteners [...]
Upcycling for fat reduction in food: innovating with waste for taste and texture
Fat reduction in food is a necessity for industry and consumers alike, but there are already upcycled solutions to help. See them here!
Let's face it [...]
Upcycling in sodium reduction: solutions for not giving up on flavor
Despite seasoning many of the foods we eat, excessive salt consumption is harmful to health. The new Brazilian labeling has reignited companies' searc [...]
How this startup received a $6 million investment in upcycling
US startup Planetarians received US$ 6 million investment in upcycling to scale its protein production. Find out how here!
The beginning
Aleh Ma [...]