[Japan] A Japanese algae farm, whose microalgae products can be used in the production of biofuels, has become the first in the world Continue reading Japanese algae farm receives ASC-MSC certification for sustainable production
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Workshop: Impact of standardization in the algae sector
[Belgium, EU] You are kindly invited to attend The European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) workshop Impact of European Algae Continue reading Workshop: Impact of standardization in the algae sector
Vermont’s Congressman outlines renewable fuel standard reforms
[USA] Congressman Peter Welch was joined by a group of Vermont environmentalists Tuesday to highlight what they see as a need for Continue reading Vermont’s Congressman outlines renewable fuel standard reforms
Seaweed success: sustainability in aquaculture
[Global] The seaweed industry is booming, and winning plaudits for its relatively environmentally-friendly production. Continue reading Seaweed success: sustainability in aquaculture
NSF International certifies first water filters that reduce microcystin in drinking water
[Global, USA] Global public health organization NSF International has developed a test method – NSF Protocol 477: Drinking Water Treatment Units – Microcystin – that verifies a water filter’s ability to reduce microcystin to below the health advisory levels set by the U.S. Continue reading NSF International certifies first water filters that reduce microcystin in drinking water
Natural astaxanthin verification program to launch in Q1 2016, NAXA says
[Global] Astaxanthin suppliers, specifically suppliers of Haematococcus pluvialis-derived astaxanthin, may soon be able to take advantage of a new certification program being created by the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA). Continue reading Natural astaxanthin verification program to launch in Q1 2016, NAXA says
Matt Carr: Managing What You Measure
Every biomass business must have ways to measure success, output and efficiency improvements. But how easy is it to compare those measures across an entire industry? It may be a simple matter of dry weight tonnage and market value, but it can also become vastly Continue reading Matt Carr: Managing What You Measure