Scarlett Buckley is a London-based freelance sustainability writer with an MSc in Creative Arts & Mental Health.
Scarlett Buckley
How Braskem Is Reimagining Carbon Accounting for Bio-Based Plastics
Braskem is working to improve Scope 3 accounting through life cycle assessments, addressing gaps in today’s GHG Protocol and advocating for a shift to the -1/+1 model — an approach it says could better reflect the climate value of biogenic materi... View More
Microbes, Not Monocrops: How NoPalm Ingredients Is Redesigning the Future of Fats
Global demand for palm oil is growing 4% a year, threatening millions of hectares of tropical forest. But what if we could meet that demand with fermentation tanks instead of plantations? Dutch startup NoPalm Ingredients is proving it’s possible �... View More
From Whisky Waste to Sustainable Omega-3s: Cheers to Circularity
Scottish biotech startup MiAlgae is upcycling whisky waste into algae-derived Omega-3s — a regenerative, circular solution for distilleries, fisheries and more. ... View More
Food Protecting Food: How Apeel Keeps Produce Fresher for Longer
Apeel’s plant-based coating and RipeTrack platform are helping growers and retailers reduce spoilage, extend freshness and build a more resilient food system. ... View More
How Insurance Is Unlocking Climate Finance in the VCM
Artio de-risks early-stage carbon-credit projects to restore trust, speed up investment and scale the next wave of climate solutions. ... View More
This Startup’s Holistic Solution Stops Plastic Pollution at Its Source
Ichthion’s suite of solutions combines AI, tech and community engagement to stop plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. ... View More
Nanobubbles: Tiny Tech That Could Solve the Global Water Crisis
Kran Nanobubble’s nearly invisible solution revolutionizes industrial water efficiency — enabling businesses across multiple sectors to produce more with less water. ... View More
Why Recycled Plastic Won’t Solve the Packaging Pollution Problem
As brands roll back packaging pledges, recycled plastic is taking center stage — but at what cost? Here's why integrating alternative materials into supply chains makes the most business sense. ... View More
This Startup Aims to Restore the Ocean’s Power to Store Carbon
Gigablue’s ‘AI-optimized CDR’ approach is designed to re-create the optimal conditions for phytoplankton to play their part in oceanic carbon sequestration, with a goal to sequester 1Gt of CO₂ annually by 2030. ... View More
Future-Proofing Brews: Welcome to the Era of Climate-Resilient Beer
Ekonoke is farming hops indoors — safeguarding and revolutionizing the brewing industry through a sustainable, reliable supply of high-quality, customizable hops year-round. ... View More
Meet the Startup Remolding the Future of Fashion
Simplifyber is redesigning fashion production with a cellulose-based, liquid fiber that can be molded for a variety of applications, including shoe uppers — bypassing 60% of traditional manufacturing steps and significantly reducing waste, energy u... View More
Helios: An Out-of-This-World Solution for Decarbonizing Steelmaking
Inspired by work on lunar resource extraction, the Helios Cycle creates zero direct emissions and uses 30% less energy than traditional methods of extracting iron — offering transformational potential for the heavy-emitting steel industry. ... View More
Bioengineered Plants Offer Superior Indoor Air Purification
Neoplants' microbiome system uses advanced science and nature to purify indoor air 30 times more effectively than regular plants, offering a continuous and energy-efficient solution to improve air quality in homes and offices. ... View More
This Startup Floats a Biomimetic Solution to Microplastic Pollution
PolyGone Systems has developed the world's first portable, affordable, low-maintenance microplastic collection device — aiming to help restore the health of waterways and marine life worldwide. ... View More
erthos: Giving the Plastics Industry an AI-Driven, Biobased Upgrade
The Toronto-based startup creates high-performance biomaterials that seamlessly integrate into manufacturing systems and supply chains five times faster than industry standard — eliminating a barrier to widespread adoption. ... View More
Upright: The World’s First Database for Measuring Corporate Net Impacts
The Upright Project’s net-impact model measures companies’ positive and negative impacts on the environment, health, society and knowledge — enabling smarter decision-making for investors, companies and their customers. ... View More
This DTC Marketplace Fosters Fairer Trade for Smallholder Food Producers
R-ainbow connects small food producers around the world with nearby buyers in real time — reducing logistical expenses and emissions, and boosting prices for farmers and transparency and trust within the food supply chain. ... View More
This Company Upcycles Waste Wood Into a Better Building Material
Cambium’s thermally modified wood transforms wood waste into a valuable resource — reducing carbon emissions in the built environment, promoting local job training and supporting urban-reforestation initiatives. ... View More
Turning the Tide: A Startup’s Mission to Restore Balance to Coastal Ecosystems
Thalasso’s technology harvests invasive sargassum seaweed, while its micro-biorefineries turn the ecosystem-disrupting material into a circular-economic revenue generator for affected communities. ... View More
This Startup Aims to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth, But at What Cost?
Colossal Biosciences says its work to revive keystone species such as the mammoth could be a boon for ecological restoration and biodiversity preservation, but conservationists say it could become a moral and ethical quagmire. ... View More