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Sustainable palm oil alternative by C16 Biosciences
TLDR C16 Biosciences is developing a sustainable palm oil alternative, Palmless, to combat the environmental destruction caused by traditional palm oil production in Southeast Asia. By using microorganisms that naturally produce oil, the company aims to create a scalable and eco-friendly solution for the personal care and consumer goods industries.
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C16 Biosciences is working to produce a sustainable alternative to palm oil to combat the destructive environmental impact of traditional palm oil production.
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Palm oil production causing environmental destruction in Southeast Asia led Shara Ticku to explore sustainable alternatives with C16 Biosciences.
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Palm oil, found in a wide range of products, is a popular and efficient ingredient, but its production has led to massive environmental destruction in tropical rainforests.
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The founders of C16 Biosciences were inspired to tackle the environmental destruction caused by palm oil production by exploring alternative oils and ultimately turning to the fungal kingdom to create a sustainable and scalable oil product called Palmless.
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C16 Biosciences created a palm oil alternative using microorganisms that naturally produce oil, aiming to transform palm oil production into a sustainable and eco-friendly venture.
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C16 Biosciences started by producing small amounts of palm oil alternative in makeshift labs, eventually finding a yeast that naturally creates the desired oil, leading to faster and more sustainable production compared to traditional palm oil methods.
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C16 Biosciences raised $4 million by showcasing their palm oil alternative made from yeast in bioreactors during Y Combinator's demo day.
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C16 Biosciences initially focused on the personal care market for their palm oil alternative due to faster market entry and greater innovation opportunities compared to the food industry.
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C16 Biosciences has successfully generated interest from major consumer packaged goods companies for their palm oil alternative due to its unique functionality and potential for creating better performing products.
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C16 Biosciences aims to address the market failure of climate change and palm oil production through profitable innovation, with potential for rapid growth driven by changing legislation and supply chain risks in the vegetable oil industry.
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