Ourobio

If there's anyone in our extended network with some experience in systems biology, particularly metabolic modeling with Kbase, CobraPi, or SynbioCAD that would be interested in working with Kobe Rogers, Abraham Grosman, and Rolando Perez, PhD on a project, please reach out or put us in touch!

Do you want to transform your sustainability goals into actionable results? Use biology! From waste valorization to carbon capture, biotech is unlocking innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and drive a circular economy. #SustainabilityGoals #ClimateTech #ClimateCrisis

Check out Ourobio's highlight in this month's AMI Plastics Compounding World Expo publication for our work in creating first-of-a-kind PCB & heavy-metal free colored concentrates! Thanks so much for taking the time to learn about our work and put this together, Jennifer Markarian! https://lnkd.in/eRA5d_JZ #FOAK #Fermentation #Biomaterials

My Internship with Ourobio this Summer is a little over halfway done, and this is a long overdue post appreciating all that I have been learning, researching, and working with To those who aren’t familiar, Ourobio is a company based in Indianapolis that utilizes engineered microorganisms, to manufacture bioplastics through bioreaction and fermentation to create more sustainable petrochemical alternatives. My Project has focused on process development for extraction and quantification of pigments. In the process of synthesizing their bioplastics, their team found that there was some pigment produced, which had the potential to be extracted and used for the dying of their bioplastic products. My task is to develop and refine a replicable method for quantifying the yield of pigment, as well as separating the pigment from cell mass such that we have high purity pigment suitable for the dyeing process. The first few weeks taught me lots about what was already established, like lab procedures and previously developed fermentation and extraction methods. Much like my experience in the Purdue University Research Labs, these few weeks were a great way to learn about the existing research, as well as to get used to doing smaller tasks in the lab setting. After a few weeks of learning, shadowing, and plenty of literature review, we were ready to begin on our own projects. I began my own process of experimental design and execution, taking into consideration scale-up requirements (such as cost, time, and sustainability) of these processes. The methods we developed focus on the downstream processing/recovery of the pigment, as well as quality control and extraction yield improvement. All throughout the process, my bosses/mentors Kobe Rogers and Brevin Horvath were able to guide me through the tests I was performing, whether that was verifying the biochemistry behind what I was doing, or helping me to determine a good scale to perform the tests at. Regardless of the topic or question, they were ready to teach and guide. I have already learned a lot about this industry and this field of research from everyone in this company. Despite it being a small team, Alec, Kobe, and Brevin have been very effective mentors that have led me to really appreciate the Research and Development cycle, as well as the process engineering that goes into the development of commercial products. Big thank you to the Ourobio Team, the TechPoint Xtern program, and to Eli Lilly and Company & Purdue Office of Professional Practice Interns for Indiana Program for funding/coordinating this summer experience!

2024 Rising 30 honoree Alec Brewer co-founded a startup that uses fermentation to upcycle organic waste into petroplastic alternatives. Motivated by ocean sustainability and environmental conservation, Alec started Ourobio while attending the University of Virginia and moved the company to Indiana after participating in The Heritage Group Accelerator. https://ow.ly/WwlG50Sie6L

When taking our pups out to poo, we’re often left with no choice but to dispose of it in the waste bin, but when organic waste is disposed of in the landfill, it breaks down anaerobically in landfills, creating methane — a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. But there IS a better way to dispose of organic waste! ✨ In both industrial and backyard compost piles, we can harness biology to convert organic waste - think leftover food, yard waste like leaves and grass, and our pets’ poo - back into valuable nutrients for the soil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Restoring nutrients to our soil makes for healthier crops and food, and helps us all live happier and healthier lives! Healthier soils also sequester more CO2 from the air, helping to combat greenhouse gas emissions; just make sure to check that your bags are made of certified compostable materials that can break down properly in the pile (and aren’t just colored green to make us think they’re “sustainable” 🥲😓) #learningmonday #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #DogOwners #CompostableBags #GreenLiving #PetCare #ClimateAction

Brains or Brawn is an age-old question, but with Phaws pet care products you don’t have to choose. Impressed? Just wait until you see what's coming 💪👀 #tough #phawspupstomers #testing #dogtoys #enrichment #EcoFriendlyChoices #nontoxicliving #rottweiler #doglovers

🌍 This week, we're spotlighting climate tech innovators who are revolutionizing their industries with sustainable solutions. From reducing fashion industry emissions to transforming waste into electricity, these startups are leading the way in environmental innovation: 🌱 Carbonfact - Led by Marc LAURENT, Martin Daniel, and Romain Champourlier 💚, Carbon Fact is redefining carbon footprint management in the fashion sector with their cutting-edge software. 💧 Aquacycl - Founders Orianna Bretschger and Sofia Babanova are changing the game in wastewater treatment, converting waste into direct electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 🔧 Arculus Solutions, Inc. - Gianluca Roscioli and Biman Herlekar are spearheading advancements in hydrogen transport, retrofitting pipelines to facilitate a clean energy transition. ♻️ Ourobio - Alec Brewer and Kobe Rogers are pushing the boundaries of the bioeconomy, turning industrial byproducts into sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. 🧵 Modern Synthesis - Ben Reeve and Jen Keane are crafting future fabrics with their innovative class of natural textiles designed to replace traditional materials. Dive deeper into their stories and impact by checking out the link in the comments. #climatetech #sustainability #innovation #greentechnology #ecopioneers

PHAws 101 is here with 3 Frequently Asked Questions about PHAs answered! ❓ What makes Phaws products sustainable? ✅ Phaws products and packaging are made exclusively using naturally occurring and non-toxic materials like PHA, which is the inspiration for our punny name. 🌿 _ ❓ What are PHAs and what makes them better than traditional plastics? ✅ PHAs (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a class of bio-based, biodegradable polymers produced by microorganisms. While PHAs have plastic-like properties, they can break down in the environment nearly 100x faster than traditional plastics. This is due to the fact that in the same way, humans and animals make and break down fat as an energy storage mechanism, microbes found throughout the environment do so with PHAs 😯 _  ❓How is PHA made? How is it turned into what I buy? ✅ PHA production process can be summarized in 3 steps Fermentation - yes, like brewing beer! - Harvesting & Purification - where PHA is cleaned and dried into a powder - and Compounding & Molding - where PHA powder is processed into pellets or films using different thermoforming techniques depending on what it's going to be turned into, such as our pet care products. Keep an eye out for future posts to learn more about our material selection and packaging design, PHA’s production and use, and end-of-life options! #phas #phawslearning #biodegradableplastics #biomaterials #ecofriendly #dogtoys #sustainabledogtoys #enrichmentoys

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉 The time has come for PHAs! We're giving away Phaws Roller Toys to 10 lucky winners who are ready to eliminate toxic petro-chemicals from their pups’ diets 🌎🐶 Follow us on Instagram to discover how to enter our first Giveaway! Don't miss this chance to be one of the first to get your paws on our eco-friendly dog toys 🌱 Good luck, and go fetch! 🐕✨ https://lnkd.in/edtdjpfb