Trend Sustainable biomanufacturing from agricultural waste

Summary

In industry, the report expects engineering biology to enable sustainable biomanufacturing that turns waste such as sugarcane and wheat straw into biofuels and high-value chemicals. According to the report, the field has already promoted sustainable production methods such as manufacturing from waste, supporting a circular economy and more resilient supply chains. It has also made possible alternative foods, such as lab-grown proteins that need fewer resources and emit less greenhouse gas. The report further suggests that advances in engineering biology could help reduce climate change through net zero technologies. Governments and businesses regard the field as able to transform many sectors, including manufacturing and energy.