The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
Feeding Microbes with Waste Bread to Ferment Foods
Scientists have developed a technology that uses waste bread to create a medium to kick start the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms for fermented foods such as wine, yoghurt and sourdough.
Is Almond Milk Out?
Due to the large amount of water required to produce a single glass of almond milk (130 pints!) and the 70% of commercial honey bee population needed to pollinate almond crops, the buzz around almond milk is fading with consumers.
A Greener Starbucks
Starbucks is developing a recyclable, compostable solution to their hot beverage cup as part of their plan to decrease their impact on the environment.
Innovative Materials for Climate-Resilient Cities
To combat threats from climate change (such as an increase in the number and duration of wild fires, heatwaves, and floods) researchers are working to develop innovative materials which will help create more climate-resilient cities.
To mask or not to mask, is that the question? Maybe ask “when, and how”
Here is my view on this, as an Environmental Health Scientist and expert in nanoparticle safety (Yes, viruses are nanoparticles!).