UK's £14M Hub Turns Industrial Waste into Valuable Products

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UK's £14 million Carbon-Loop hub is using microbes to transform factory waste into medicines and cosmetics - no more landfills!

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Did you know 90% of everyday products use fossil fuels and unsustainable processes? This new tech aims to change everything.

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Tiny microorganisms are being engineered to eat carbon-rich waste and turn it into valuable materials - nature's recycling system on steroids.

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The UK's first "BioFactory" will analyze waste, evaluate sustainability, and scale up new technologies - turning trash into treasure.

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"There's no time to waste in getting to no waste," says Dr. Jen Vanderhoven about this project that tackles both environmental challenges and economic opportunities.

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Six major UK universities including Edinburgh, Manchester, and Imperial College London are joining forces on this waste-to-wealth mission.

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How exactly do these microscopic recyclers work? They're reprogrammed to consume what industry throws away and produce valuable compounds.

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The University of Surrey is using AI to create digital twins of manufacturing processes - making real-time optimization possible across entire supply chains.

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This hub aligns with the UK government's strategy, which named engineering biology as one of just five national priority areas.

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With over 40 industry partners already on board, this isn't just research - it's ready to transform real factories and create green jobs.

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Could this microbial revolution help reach net-zero emissions? Click through to learn how waste is becoming the new manufacturing goldmine.

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