Rock the cradle

• Specialist firm goes all the way in cradle-to-cradle thinking, design philosophy and manfacture for lab installations
• Develops range of lab furniture that meets C2C Product Standard Certification 

Burdinola is a company specialised in the planning, integration, and installation of laboratories. The company has become an integrated solution provider through a value proposal involving development and management of all project phases.

Pioneering spirit...

• Carpet tile-maker sets out to reduce its environmental impact
• Launches recycled nylon line and expands it to many colour combinations

Interface is a global manufacturer of carpet tiles and a pioneer in sustainability. The use of secondary materials for their products is one of the company's main business strategies.

What one company or sector considers a residue, byproduct or waste, another company or industrial sector only sees potential raw materials. More and more industries are trying to transform their waste into valuable resources. This can lead to a win-wins for both the waste generator and manufacturer using the secondary material.

Rethinking carbon

• Biological conversion of waste carbon from industrial processes
• Transforming it into useful commodities and fuel

LanzaTech is revolutionising the way the world thinks about carbon. The company's patented process involves the biological conversion of carbon to products through gas fermentation. 

The human factor

Packaging inspired by sea urchins

Green labelling, also known as 'Ecolabelling', is a recognised scheme for businesses to communicate the environmental credentials of products they put on the market. The Ecolabel stimulates the market for green products and services, and promotes broader awareness of environmental issues.

Unique selling point for 'green' biotech

Opening sustainable salvo a success  

The sunburnt country... an apple story

• State-supported, water-efficient overhead misting system saves sensitive fruits from the harsh Australian sun
• Losses from sunburnt apples reduced by 80 %, saving € 30 430 a year 

Spread over five sites and 250 hectares, Oakmoor Orchards produces apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums. Around 8 000 tonnes, including 2 000 tonnes of Granny Smith and Pinklady apples, are produced every year.