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Aspartame, the well-known artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than table sugar, is responsible for keeping diet beverages seemingly sweet but low-calorie. Now, it’s on track to be labeled a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)…

The administration is launching Washington’s most ambitious effort in almost a decade to reduce the nation’s second-largest source of greenhouse gases — and hopes this one will survive in court.

“MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 2, 2021 – Virent contributed to an aviation industry first, as United Airlines flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine and petroleum-based jet fuel in the other. Virent, a Marathon Petroleum Corp. subsidiary, used its BioForm® process to produce synthesized aromatic kerosene (SAK) – a critical component that made the 100% SAF possible.”

“In a statement released on January 23rd, Emirates announced the successful completion of ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER burning 100% SAF. With an estimated 80% reduction in overall carbon emissions over the fuel's life cycle, the results of the test opens up more possibilities for SAF usage across the industry….”

With the increasing deterioration of our environment and cultural focus on sustainability, seeking a favorable replacement for traditional, non-renewable fossil fuels is important. Xylose is an amazing resource for creating biofuels. Many of the large fuel companies are working on ways to patent and use xylose in their biofuel processes.

Xylose is a healthy, natural sugar alternative. With no effect on blood sugar and no stomach upset; xylose is one of the best sugar alternatives available on the market today. It does not cause blood sugar or insulin spikes, is safe for your teeth, and is not linked to cancer.

“We are fully committed to being the largest natural forestry company, possibly in the world. That’s our goal,” explains Mr. Wilkinson. “But we will do it only in one way: in a sustainable way. In a manner that gives back to the communities around us, that respects the forest and provides opportunities of growth for the Surinamese folks.”

“The (patented) process isolates xylose – a low-calorie sugar from the biomass. Xylose sugar is widely used as a diabetic sweetener in food and beverage applications. It is also used as a diagnostic agent to observe malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract...“

“According to CleanTechnica, biocoal would be an ideal choice for those who still want to use coal but seek to cut down their environmental footprint. It already garnered interest from Japan and Europe, and American manufacturers—with sustainability in their operations and processes—are also looking to utilize this new energy source...”

“Biocoal can be used as sustainable fuel in power plants and heating installations all over the world, giving a boost to reducing climate change. Clean Energy Generation claims that, by using biocoal, it is possible to make existing coal-fired power plants sustainable without any major adjustments...”

“Kentucky’s bourbon industry is booming, with distilleries pumping out the state’s signature spirit at record rates. But with more bourbon comes more stillage, the unavoidable byproduct of the production process...”

“BioProducts LLC’s solution focused on processing distillery waste to create three potential high-value products: a natural low-calorie sugar xylose, enhanced protein feed applications and activated carbon that could be used in the production of batteries...”

“BioProducts holds various patents, licensed from the University of Louisville, that aim to transform agricultural waste into usable products. Products include Bio-Coal, a burnable fuel made from hemp, corn or other plant matter and xylose, a sweetener that can be used in foods. “With our technology, we can put more money in [farmers] hands,” said Dr. Jagannadh Satyavolu...”

“Several guest speakers appeared at the conference to talk the benefits of CBD and hemp products, including Dr. Jagannadh Satyavolu with the University of Louisville Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. He talked about how only a portion of the plant is used to create hemp and CBD products, and they are trying to find new ways to use the entire plant without waste…”

“Dr. Satyavolu has a special interest in using forest waste, and even kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus, native to southern Asia) and hemp, in processes that can move energy consumers to greener, more sustainable sources. Those components are central to the biocoal formula that his team is producing and exploring for samples to export to interested industry partners...”

“In a powerful new letter signed by the Allergy & Asthma Network, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, National Association of County & City Health Officials, National Environmental Health Association, and Physicians for Social Responsibility, the health community’s message is clear: “Biomass is far from “clean” – burning biomass creates air pollution that causes a sweeping array of health harms, from asthma attacks to cancer to heart attacks, resulting in emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths…”

“One of the key process steps of this biorefining concept is a precipitation protocol that delivers D-xylose in pyranose form to obtain a pure starting monosaccharide. The C5 sugars derived from these co-products can be converted via chemical synthesis routes to higher-value bio-jet fuels and high energy density components of bio-jet fuels...”

“The Florida sugarcane industry farms 400,000 acres in the Everglades Agricultural area (EAA) south of Lake Okeechobee. Sugarcane is harvested October through mid-April. Florida sugarcane is burned before harvest because there is so much biomass (leaf litter) that can impede…”

“Green Harvesting is accomplished by using mechanical harvesters to mechanically separate the sugarcane leaves and tops from the sugar-bearing stalk — no burning is required. All modern mechanical harvesters used by developed sugarcane growing nations have the ability to green harvest..”

“Between candy, baked goods, drinks and more, Americans eat a lot of white sugar, roughly 68 pounds a year. A little under half of that is produced from sugarcane, but growing that sugar isn’t all sweet, especially for the people who live around cane fields in Central Florida...”