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🚨 New Partnership Alert🚨 🌱 What does it take to replace petroleum-based products with renewable materials across the supply chain? Commitment and collaboration! “The strength of collaboration lies in its ability to unite diverse expertise and resources, driving innovation that no single entity could achieve alone. By working together, Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology have demonstrated how international partnerships can pioneer the use of sustainable materials, setting a new standard for the action sports boards industry and paving the way for a more environmentally responsible future, “ Renske Visser, Sustainability Officer at SWS Board Technology. 🌊 We're proud to announce that DUOTONE Kiteboarding as integrated Checkerspot’s cast polyurethane across their entire Twin Tips Kiteboarding lineup. This achievement reflects a collaborative effort between DUOTONE Kiteboarding, SWS Board Technology, and Checkerspot. Thank you for championing a better source of oil and leading the way toward a sustainable future! 📰 Read about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gJeNxd6G 👀 Watch the partnership unfold: https://lnkd.in/g9-658PF #biomanufacturing #partnership #biobasedmaterials #biomaterials #microalgaeoil #bettersourceofoil

🌎 It takes a global village to advance the future of all new materials! We don't need one solution, but many solutions to scale so we can make a dent on the climate crisis.

It's great to see Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU)'s program manager James Gardner and Jim Hawley, Berkeley Lab's Director, of State and External Relations present about "Powering the Future: Harnessing Life Sciences for Sustainable Innovation" to the California State Assembly Joint Hearing Select Committee On Biotechnology And Select Committee On Green Innovation And Entrepreneurship. Watch live now or the recorded session later. I'm bullish on California's #Bioeconomy

In the news 📰 We're thrilled to share that our recent collaboration with Cambium has been highlighted by UTECH Polyurethane / Urethanes Technology! This partnership is a significant step forward in creating biobased urethane foams that push the boundaries of performance, innovation and sustainability. A huge shout out to our incredible team and partners at Cambium for making this possible. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey to transform the materials landscape! https://lnkd.in/gTyRMeaW

🚨 Partnership Announcement 🚨 We're thrilled to share a groundbreaking collaboration with Cambium to develop and commercialize PFAS-free, high-temperature, and fire-resistant foam products. This partnership is set to revolutionize industries such as aerospace, automotive, shipping, and construction by introducing new biobased materials systems, derived from a better source of oil. Why is this important? Sustainability: Beginning with our unique oils, this collaboration focuses on creating PFAS-free products, ensuring they are safer for people and the planet. Performance: The advanced biobased materials will be developed to withstand extreme temperatures and resist fire, providing safety and reliability. Dual-Use Applications: These cutting-edge foam products are suited for defense and commercial applications, showcasing the versatility and wide-reaching impact of these innovations. Supply Chains: These products will address supply chain gaps and support current and future high-performance hardware needs across land, air, sea and space applications. “We see advanced biomaterials offering a new palette of PFAS-free material solutions that deliver high performance, and are excited to be expanding our materials development and commercialization partnership with Cambium. Biotechnology is unlocking performance capabilities for materials at an increasing rate. As new biomolecules and materials are discovered, we believe that the combination of technologies and approaches will accelerate the creation and adoption of the solutions we will need as a planet. - Scott Franklin, Checkerspot's CSO and Co-founder. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey to push the boundaries of materials science and biotechnology. #biomanufacturing #partnership #biobasedmaterials #biomaterials #microalgaeoil

The next generation of innovators are using the Pollinator™ Kit to create with algae-based materials. The #DaytonMADE program has been an incredible partner on this journey to democratizing biobased materials and educating people on the power of microalgae 🦋 Get your hands on these materials with the Pollinator Kit: https://lnkd.in/edR7bke8 #biomanufacturing #algae #biobasedmaterials #biotechnology #innovation #design

"Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine has been an industry disrupter since 2019. Founded by Matt Sterbenz and championed by Pep Fujas, you might know WNDR Alpine for pioneering new methods of building skis. Specifically, they have become well known for using oils derived from microalgae grown in their labs instead of the traditional source: petroleum. Last year, WNDR turned their attention to clothing, to see how they could help replace petroleum-based finishes with algae. They call it biobased performance wear, and it has the potential to change the outdoor industry, and the world, for the better." -Jordan Grant-Krenz Read more from FREESKIER ⬇

Wicking is the unsung hero of the clothes you wear, designed to move moisture away from the skin to accelerate evaporation and regulate your body temperature. What most people don’t know is that these fabric coatings are often derived from petroleum, a finite resource and an unsustainable source of oil. In partnership with Beyond Surface Technologies AG, we developed miDori® bioWick, a 100% petroleum-free textile wicking, derived from microalgae oil. This 100% biobased alternative has up to 80% lower carbon footprint than similar performing, synthetic wicking finishes. The best part? It’s already out in the world. WNDR® Alpine's Phase Series features miDori® bioWick for optimal performance as you’re out exploring the world. Tag who you think should adopt this biobased alternative! We’ll start: Patagonia, lululemon, Vuori, Alo Yoga 📸 Mack Lambert

This Plastic Free July we're working towards a petroleum free future! The threat of climate change is worsened by our reliance on plastic. Did you know that 99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels and that 3-4% of all greenhouse gases are caused by plastic? (Ocean Conservancy) Plastic Free July is a month dedicated to reducing our single-use plastic usage and raising awareness about plastic pollution. But the impact of the plastics industry reaches far beyond packaging or straws. Plastic is everywhere and by 2050 it's estimated that 20% of our total oil use will be for plastics. That's why it's crucial to address the root of the problem: most plastics are made from unsustainable sources of oil, like petroleum. But here's the exciting part — there are renewable oil alternatives. Biobased alternatives, like microalgae oil, can replace petrochemicals, creating high-performance materials for endless applications. The future is biobased! Join us this July to celebrate the opportunity for biobased plastics! #PlasticFreeJuly

Meet James Price, an Automation & Strain Improvement Scientist at Checkerspot! “I try to combine as many of my passions in one place as I can. The fact that Checkerspot has food program, I get to use science and contribute to a petroleum-free future, all those things come together in one place and that helps drive motivation for me.” #lab #molecularfoundry #biotechnology #microalgae #meettheteam