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Announcements – Zilberman Blog – Opportunities – Events – Articles 1. Welcoming Rhea’s Factory to EBI² 2. Climate Smart Circular Bioeconomy – A Major Research Theme in Berkeley 3. EBI Recharge Facility 4. EBI Business Incubator 5. Plant Synthetic Biology Faculty Position Available at Cornell University
6. Positions Available at the Hill-Maini Lab 7. BECC (Behavior, Energy & Climate Change) Conference 8. Seatrade Maritime News: K Line trials B100 biofuel on car carrier 9. Biodiesel Magazine: US production capacity for sustainable aviation fuel to grow
10. Mazda Stories: The eco-friendly fuel of the future
11. reNEWS.Biz: Amazon hits 100% clean energy target |
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Welcoming Rhea’s Factory to EBI² |
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We are thrilled to announce that Rhea’s Factory has joined our EBI². Rhea’s Factory is on a mission to create true circularity in the plastic value chain by innovating biological solutions. The team is developing high-performing enzyme blends that break down complex, previously unrecyclable plastics into reusable building blocks. Their groundbreaking technology addresses the urgent demand for high-quality recycled plastics, driven by stringent government regulations and growing consumer awareness.
Please join us in welcoming Rhea’s Factory to our incubator, and stay tuned for exciting updates and advancements from their team! |
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Climate Smart Circular Bioeconomy – A Major Research Theme in Berkeley |
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| EBI’s Executive Committee member David Zilberman has come out with a new blog post about the potential for Berkeley to lead the Climate Smart Circular Bioeconomy (CSCB).
“The 21st century has seen a surge in concern regarding climate change, biodiversity degradation, and environmental pollution. This urgent need for action is coupled with a continuing imperative to increase food security and rural development. Various stakeholders’ relative importance to these concerns varies, and the development of integrated efforts gave rise to important concepts. One is Climate-Smart Agriculture,” Zilberman writes.
You can find his piece on the EBI’s website, linked below! |
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Plant Synthetic Biology Faculty Position Available at Cornell University |
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The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University is seeking a Plant Synthetic Biologist, whose research is centered on synthetic biology involving photosynthetic organisms, including land plants, algae, cyanobacteria, diatoms, and their microbial communities.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, or related disciplines with a working understanding of synthetic biology. A commitment to research and teaching at the undergraduate level and to the development of multidisciplinary team-based research and training programs is essential. Learn more at the position listing below. |
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Positions Available at the Hill-Maini Lab |
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The Hill-Maini Lab is an interdisciplinary research group harnessing filamentous fungi for food and sustainability applications, based in Stanford University.
They are hiring for multiple post-doc positions starting Jan 2025-onwards. One position centers on synthetic biology in biocontrol fungi, including Trichoderma, to study interactions in the rhizosphere for sustainable agriculture. Other positions are more open-ended; potential projects include engineering fungi waste-to-food conversion, studying fermented foods, manipulating mushroom structure and metabolism, and developing tools for large-scale genetic screens across fungi. Ideal candidates have a strong background in mycology, synthetic biology, engineering of non-model eukaryotes.
Those interested in applying should reach out to vayuhm@stanford.edu, and follow the link below for more details. Graduate and undergraduate students interested in joining the team are also encouraged to reach out. |
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BECC (Behavior, Energy & Climate Change) Conference |
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The Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) conference is the premier conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. BECC 2025 will deliver an in-person event November 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, CA. Meet the BECC community through free monthly webinars before and after the conference. |
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Seatrade Maritime News: K Line trials B100 biofuel on car carrier |
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Marine biofuel hosts massive potential to save the environment. It has the ability to reduce CO2 by about 80-90% in the well-to-wake (from fuel generation to consumption) process without changing current engine specifications.
Aiming to make this projection a reality, a Japanese shipowner called K line has recently conducted its first trial use of marine B100 biofuel. Explore the details by reading more. |
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Biodiesel Magazine: US production capacity for sustainable aviation fuel to grow |
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Jet fuel is an easy scapegoat when pointing to large carbon emitters. But there’s good news to be shared regarding jet fuel production—and it’s that it’s increasing.
The exciting part lies in what kind of jet fuel is being produced. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is an alternative to petroleum jet fuel. It’s produced from agricultural and waste feedstocks and is consumed in blends with petroleum jet fuel. And due to recent developments, the production capacity of SAF in the U.S. could increase from around 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to nearly 30,000 b/d in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come to fruition. Gather more details by reading more. |
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Mazda Stories: The eco-friendly fuel of the future |
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Seaweed: slimy, salty, and sensational for the environment.
The automotive company Mazda has recently partnered with Hiroshima University to put seaweed to use as a biofuel. Biofuels are liquid fuels produced from renewable biological resources, such as plants and algae, and offer low-carbon solutions for the transportation sector.
“Our joint research with Mazda offers an important solution for CO₂ reduction,” says Professor Atsushi Sakamoto of the Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life at Hiroshima University. “It tackles the difficult challenge of achieving carbon neutrality while continuing to make use of the internal combustion engine and its infrastructure—which are used in every corner of the globe.”
Learn about the benefits and the production process by reading more. |
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reNEWS.Biz: Amazon hits 100% clean energy target |
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In 2019, Amazon announced that it aimed to match all of the power consumed across its global operations – including its data centers, corporate buildings, grocery stores and fulfillment centers– with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
They are way ahead schedule. After investing billions of dollars in more than 500 solar and wind projects globally, Amazon has announced all of the electricity consumed by its operations, including its data centers, was matched with 100% renewable energy in 2023.
Learn about what this means for businesses and the environment alike by reading more. |
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