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From Plumber To Cleantech Inventor And Entrepreneur
26 May, 2022

From Plumber To Cleantech Inventor And Entrepreneur

In 2017, after more than a decade of tinkering and research, Cardiff co-founded Clean02, a company that sells a device able to capture commercial customers’ CO2 and turn it into useful products—soap, shampoo, fertilizer and the like—all while providing them what he describes as a fast and efficient return on their investment, while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by about 20%.
Forbes
3 Ways We Can Collaborate Better for a Stronger Circular Economy - WEF
25 May, 2022

3 Ways We Can Collaborate Better for a Stronger Circular Economy - WEF

Circular economy solutions are critical for sustainable growth and climate action. But the circular economy hasn’t hastened as only 8.6% of the world is currently circular. Until recently, there have been few investors focused on circularity, especially in Asia. But things may be changing with the emergence of funds for early-stage circular ventures from the likes of Regeneration.VC and the Circular Innovation Fund (CIF).
World Economic Forum
Kering backs cow-free, lab-grown leather. Game changer?
04 May, 2022

Kering backs cow-free, lab-grown leather. Game changer?

Vitrolabs, a California biotech startup creating cow-free leather from cell cultures, has been working with Gucci-parent Kering to develop leather alternatives for fashion, the companies announced today.
Vogue Business
With Leonardo DiCaprio As An Advisor, $45 Million Circular/Regenerative Economy Fund Launches
20 Apr, 2022

With Leonardo DiCaprio As An Advisor, $45 Million Circular/Regenerative Economy Fund Launches

Backed by an all-star roster of strategic advisors and investors including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and circular economy pioneer William McDonough, a fledgling venture capital firm just announced the final close of its first $45 million fund. Called Regeneration.VC, the firm focuses on seed and series A investments in circular and regenerative approaches to consumer industries.
Forbes
Cruz Foam’s shell-based Styrofoam alternative brings in $3.4M seed with DiCaprio and Kutcher
20 Apr, 2022

Cruz Foam’s shell-based Styrofoam alternative brings in $3.4M seed with DiCaprio and Kutcher

Plastic foam like Styrofoam is a ubiquitous, harmful and nearly immortal single-use material that is long overdue for a good, green replacement — and Cruz Foam is here to supply it. The startup creates a durable yet backyard-compostable packing foam out of shrimp shells produced (and discarded) by the seafood industry. It recently extended its seed round to accommodate the interests of Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, and is scaling up to meet the demands of its first major customer, Whirlpool.
Tech Crunch
Ambitious Green VC Firm Counts Leonardo DiCaprio in Its Wing
09 Apr, 2022

Ambitious Green VC Firm Counts Leonardo DiCaprio in Its Wing

To keep its early-stage portfolio moving forward on the path of change, Regeneration.VC uses a gauge to measure regenerative impact.
Women's Wear Daily
This VC fund is trying to clean up consumer goods for the climate
09 Apr, 2022

This VC fund is trying to clean up consumer goods for the climate

Reducing consumption is a key way to deal with climate change. Regeneration.VC, though, wants to make what we do end up needing more climate-friendly.
Protocol
Five Game-Changing Innovations Share $525,000 Prize to End Microplastic Pollution
23 Mar, 2022

Five Game-Changing Innovations Share $525,000 Prize to End Microplastic Pollution

Pangaia x MTIX Microfiber Mitigation won a $105,000 grant for their innovative use of laser surface technology to prevent microfiber shedding.
Conservation X Labs
A Cosmetic Chemist Explains Why Applying Water to Skin Doesn’t Hydrate It
23 Mar, 2022

A Cosmetic Chemist Explains Why Applying Water to Skin Doesn’t Hydrate It

Advisor Marta Pazos, Ph.D., dives deep into moisturizers, skin hydration, and cosmetics. Learn more about the science behind hyaluronic acid, urea, and cellulose derivatives.
New Beauty
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