Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

The unprecedented accumulation of plastic waste forms a serious threat to the biosphere,
and current recycling efforts are not living up to their promise. Replacements for synthetic …

Ruminant meat provides valuable protein to humans, but livestock production has many
negative environmental impacts, especially in terms of deforestation, greenhouse gas …

In the context of the ongoing transition from a linear to a circular economy, ecologically
friendly renewable solutions are put in place. Filamentous fungi can be grown on various …

Biological living materials, such as animal bones and plant stems, are able to self-heal,
regenerate, adapt and make decisions under environmental pressures. Despite recent …

The most recent strategies available for upcycling agri‐food losses and waste (FLW) into
functional bioplastics and advanced materials are reviewed and the valorization of food …

The adoption of circular production and consumption patterns that counteract the current
issues related to the depletion of natural resources, global warming, and environmental …

The global leather industry has been at the receiving end of various environmental and
ethical backlash as it mainly relies on animal agriculture which contributes to deforestation …

The market for biogenic and synthetic alternatives to leather is increasing aiming to replace
animal-based materials with vegan alternatives. In parallel, bio-based raw materials should …

Edible mushrooms are ubiquitous around the world due to their enormous health benefits.
Mushrooms have been used as folk medicine and healthy food from ancient times but their …