From plants to biocosmetics

From plants to biocosmetics

  Plants, stationary yet powerful, harness solar energy to manufacture unique substances that protect them from atmospheric agents, forming a biodiversity of natural chemistry. Compounds originating from the plants that make up our diet, is a treasure trove of...
Colours from photosynthesis

Colours from photosynthesis

  Vegetable biomass accumulates solar energy as chemical energy during the photosynthesis. Microalgae are regarded to be a valuable and sustainable feedstock in terms of proper land use and wastewater treatment, but also because of their potential to capture...
CAIC24 | Climate Alliance International Conference

CAIC24 | Climate Alliance International Conference

How can we shape liveable cities for the future? How can we ensure social justice and a good life for all? How can municipalities make use of what nature teaches us? Resilience is the key! We need to adapt to our changing environment and work towards robust regions,...
National Roundtable Session Green Financing – Slowenia

National Roundtable Session Green Financing – Slowenia

  The Institute “Jožef Stefan,” Energy Efficiency Centre (JSI), is organizing a national roundtable event in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy (MOPE). This roundtable is a joint event of the EU LIFE project SMAFIN...
How does upscaling get on your plate?

How does upscaling get on your plate?

  What is upcycling? Upcycling provides a great solution for eliminating food waste, as it uses material destined to be thrown away as raw material. A food industry by-product still has nutrients and calories, and instead of garbage, we should consider it as a...