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This section focuses on how ALT LABS supports people interested in developing a more circular economy.
Every year, millions of tons of nut shells and skins are tossed aside during processing, particularly in big nut-growing areas like California, Iran, and China. Imagine all those walnut shells and pistachio skins just piling up! But what if they weren’t just thrown away? What if we could turn that “waste” into worth? By rethinking […]
Creating circularity in blood, bones, and offal supply chain is a challenge with an exciting twist. Imagine turning what seems like waste—byproducts from slaughterhouses—into valuable resources. The global meat industry generates tons of these byproducts, like blood, bones, and offal, each year, but instead of letting it go to waste, we can transform it. These […]
Creating circularity in the feather waste supply chain is like discovering a hidden treasure in the poultry industry. Did you know that feathers are mostly made of keratin, a valuable protein? That’s right! Instead of dumping or burning these feathers, which harms the environment and wastes money, we can turn them into something quite amazing. […]
Creating circularity in fish guts, bones, and scales supply chain can truly make waves in how we handle seafood waste. The global seafood industry generates tons of waste, including fish guts, bones, and scales, during processing. Traditionally, this waste ends up polluting our environment. But what if we could turn this waste into a treasure […]
Creating circularity in the shellfish shells supply chain is an exciting opportunity that’s making waves in the world of sustainability. Did you know that the booming global shellfish industry, which includes shrimp, crab, and lobster, produces a staggering amount of waste? Most of this waste is rich in chitin, a treasure trove waiting to be […]
The brewing and distilling industries produce lots of spent grains, which often become waste instead of valuable resources. These unused grains present a big problem because they add to environmental waste and take away chances for new jobs and economic growth. But there’s a bright side! We have a chance to change this by building […]
Creating circularity in e-commerce and the shipping waste supply chain is a big deal nowadays! With the boom in online shopping, especially for agricultural goods, the world is buried under mountains of packaging waste like cardboard boxes and plastic air pillows. These packages play a crucial role in ensuring that fragile and perishable items get […]
Hello, curious minds! Global biodegradable plastics bring hope in our fight against the big, bad world of plastic pollution. Imagine using leftover bits of crops to create something good and eco-friendly. That’s what Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) do—they transform waste into bio-magic! Think of vast fields waving with corn and sugarcane. Now, picture […]
Creating circularity in biochar from agricultural waste supply chains has become a remarkable opportunity to transform global agriculture. With billions of tons of agricultural waste, like crop residues and animal manure, generated every year, this presents both a challenge and a chance for change. By burning biomass in low-oxygen conditions, we produce biochar—a carbon-rich soil […]
Advanced Materials & design for life are transforming the way we think about sustainability! Imagine a world with self-healing materials, bio-based plastics, and alternatives to rare earths. These cutting-edge innovations promise a brighter, more sustainable future. But wait, there’s more! Waste as a resource is changing everything. We’re turning waste into valuable assets, understanding urban […]
Creating circularity in the desalination brine supply chain is an exciting frontier in our quest for sustainable water solutions. With our growing reliance on seawater desalination for freshwater, we face a fascinating challenge: turning high-salinity brine, usually seen as troublesome waste, into valuable resources. This desalination dilemma not only impacts the environment but also represents […]
Biopolymers are like nature’s magic trick, offering a green alternative to plastic. They break down naturally, unlike traditional plastics that stick around forever. However, there’s a snag. The process isn’t always smooth, and inconsistent breakdown stops biopolymers from achieving true circularity. Here’s where innovation steps in. Imagine if we had smart sensors that could tell […]