It’s no news that plastics and packaging are driving the global waste crisis, but VCs see this challenge as a unique investment opportunity. To learn more about the role of venture capital in developing sustainable innovations for plastics and...
Sustainability has taken center stage in the past year. The Biden administration recently reentered the US into the Paris Agreement and committed to reduce carbon emissions at the Climate Summit 2021 Conference. The administration is also doubling...
Halo CEO Kevin Leland and Bayer Open Innovation Lead Phil Taylor sat down with Village Global Co-Founder and Partner Erik Torenberg for a new episode of the VC firm’s podcast series, Venture Stories. The three gathered to discuss the evolution of...
After receiving more than 600 proposals from almost 40 countries, the Bayer Crop Science team has selected 24 proposals to fund. From protecting plants with beneficial bacteria to detecting disease through drones and AI, these 24 scientists have...
Before arriving at Halo, I wrote about sports. I spent a couple months at the Sports Illustrated office as a web intern and my college years doing similar work for the university athletic department, student publications and local papers. Realizing...
Based in Copenhagen, Novozymes has over 70 years of experience creating biology-based solutions for a more sustainable planet. One of their more recent endeavors is NovoProteins, a startup created within the company to develop meatless protein...
Plastic bags are one of several single-use scourges targeted for replacement by innovators looking to reduce plastic waste. While consumers often picture the plastic shopping bag, other single-use packaging such as the polybag generates waste...
A global leader in advanced piping solutions, Aliaxis launched its venture capital arm Aliaxis Ventures last year to invest in startups and co-develop solutions to solve water-related challenges. We spoke with Fabian Seunier, Group Head of...
A growing focus on sustainability has pushed many companies to adapt their packaging for the sake of the planet. Terms like renewable, compostable, and zero-waste have become benchmarks for sustainability, but what do those words mean? Even if...
What do you do when the world is in the throes of a historic pandemic and you’re in charge of innovation for the world’s number one disinfectant brand? To find out, we spoke to Willem Rensink, Group Director for Hygiene Innovation Partnerships at...