Brewing a Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil
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Brewing a Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil
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A synthetic biology innovator who cares deeply about sustainability. With a background in Synthetic Biology from Macquarie University, Tom leads Levur in harnessing yeast to create oils for industries such as cosmetics and food. Outside the lab, Tom is a passionate advocate for synthetic biology, actively contributing to industry discussions.
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Palm oil production is a major contributor to deforestation and habitat destruction. Its widespread use in cosmetics and food products makes it difficult for both manufacturers and consumers to avoid, especially with unclear labeling and few accessible alternatives. Levur aims to solve this pressing environmental challenge by offering a sustainable alternative that helps meet the demand for oils without devastating the planet.
Levur specialises in engineering microorganisms, with a focus on yeast. Building on yeast’s traditional use in brewing, Levur has developed a strain-building platform to create advanced oils, providing a viable alternative to palm oil. These oils can be used in everyday products across industries such as cosmetics, food, and nutraceuticals, reducing reliance on harmful production practices.
Palm oil production is a major contributor to deforestation and habitat destruction. Its widespread use in cosmetics and food products makes it difficult for both manufacturers and consumers to avoid, especially with unclear labeling and few accessible alternatives. Levur aims to solve this pressing environmental challenge by offering a sustainable alternative that helps meet the demand for oils without devastating the planet.
Levur specialises in engineering microorganisms, with a focus on yeast. Building on yeast’s traditional use in brewing, Levur has developed a strain-building platform to create advanced oils, providing a viable alternative to palm oil. These oils can be used in everyday products across industries such as cosmetics, food, and nutraceuticals, reducing reliance on harmful production practices.
Levur has the potential to revolutionise the oil market not just by replacing unsustainable plant and animal oils at scale, but also by unlocking the capability to produce advanced oils, such as unique fatty acids, in the future.
Levur has the potential to revolutionise the oil market not just by replacing unsustainable plant and animal oils at scale, but also by unlocking the capability to produce advanced oils, such as unique fatty acids, in the future.
