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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts
SDG 12
Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts

Project developed in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, allows for the highly efficient extraction of aromatic and bioactive compounds, reducing logistics costs and increasing beer quality.


Researchers develop sustainable technology to extract isoflavones from soybean meal
SDG 3, SDG 12
Researchers develop sustainable technology to extract isoflavones from soybean meal

Work carried out at the State University of Campinas used environmentally friendly solvents and ultrasonic waves to remove the substance and increase its absorption by the body.


Climate change and monoculture farming reduce açaí production
SDG 2, SDG 12, SDG 13
Climate change and monoculture farming reduce açaí production

One of the world’s leading experts on the fruit, Hervé Rogez, a professor at the Federal University of Pará, warns about the social, environmental, and economic impacts of “açaízation” in the Amazon.


Group creates ‘chocolate-flavored’ honey using cocoa bean shells
SDG 9, SDG 12
Group creates ‘chocolate-flavored’ honey using cocoa bean shells

Researchers at the State University of Campinas used a product from native stingless bees to extract bioactive compounds, such as caffeine, from chocolate manufacturing waste. This process adds nutritional and commercial value to an ingredient that is usually discarded.


Group creates ‘chocolate-flavored’ honey using cocoa bean shells
SDG 9, SDG 12
Group creates ‘chocolate-flavored’ honey using cocoa bean shells

Researchers at the State University of Campinas used a product from native stingless bees to extract bioactive compounds, such as caffeine, from chocolate manufacturing waste. This process adds nutritional and commercial value to an ingredient that is usually discarded.


Artificial nests improve animal welfare and increase productivity in the pork industry
SDG 9, SDG 12
Artificial nests improve animal welfare and increase productivity in the pork industry

São Paulo startup develops biodegradable material that resembles branches, leaves, and grass used by pregnant sows in nature to prepare their birthing environment.


Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction
SDG 12
Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction

The accumulation of these algae on beaches can harm health, tourism, fishing, and biodiversity. They are usually collected and disposed of in landfills, but a study by Brazilian researchers has found a use for the biomass: to produce lightweight ceramic clay aggregates.


Brazilian company develops sustainable alternative to antibiotics for livestock
SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 12
Brazilian company develops sustainable alternative to antibiotics for livestock

The startup uses bacteriophages to prevent mastitis in dairy cows and reduce the use of conventional drugs.


Systemic Change and Sustainability is the theme of a São Paulo School of Advanced Science
SDG 11, SDG 12
Systemic Change and Sustainability is the theme of a São Paulo School of Advanced Science

Insper is holding an event supported by FAPESP that will explore key areas for sustainable transformation. Register by August 15.


Blend of vegetable oils offers a perennial and sustainable option for producing bioplastics
SDG 12
Blend of vegetable oils offers a perennial and sustainable option for producing bioplastics

A study conducted at São Paulo State University characterized the properties of a formulation containing chemically modified flaxseed and Brazil nut oils.


Brazilian researchers identify bacteria that can transform plastic waste into bioplastics
SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 13
Brazilian researchers identify bacteria that can transform plastic waste into bioplastics

Called BR4, the microorganism breaks down PET and produces PHB, a high-quality biopolymer that can be used to manufacture sustainable packaging and for biomedical applications.


Reusing sunflower seed flour can make bread more protein-packed and rich in antioxidants
SDG 3, SDG 12
Reusing sunflower seed flour can make bread more protein-packed and rich in antioxidants

A study by Brazilian scientists shows that a by-product of industrial sunflower oil extraction can be used to produce functional breads with high nutritional value.


Scientists are seeking patent for ‘green’ method to treat main waste product from the paper industry
SDG 9, SDG 12
Scientists are seeking patent for ‘green’ method to treat main waste product from the paper industry

Acetic acid, a component of vinegar, was used by researchers in the state of São Paulo to fractionate kraft lignin. The method produces nanoparticles with different properties, including UV protection.


Biodegradable plastic made from waste seeks to help reduce environmental impact
SDG 9, SDG 12
Biodegradable plastic made from waste seeks to help reduce environmental impact

A startup supported by FAPESP has developed an alternative material using waste from the beer production process and used cooking oil.


Mabe Bio: Brazilian biodiversity gives rise to new textile materials
SDG 9, SDG 12
Mabe Bio: Brazilian biodiversity gives rise to new textile materials

Startup supported by FAPESP develops promising sustainable solution from native flora; angico biotissue will be presented at VivaTech in France.


Green technology uses corn stover to produce high-value bioderivatives and generate savings
SDG 9, SDG 12
Green technology uses corn stover to produce high-value bioderivatives and generate savings

The optimized extraction of sugars, organic acids, and phenolic compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties uses only water, making it promising for applications in the biofuels, pharmaceutical, and food industries.


Biotech develops technology to produce milk proteins without cows
SDG 9, SDG 12
Biotech develops technology to produce milk proteins without cows

Future Cow uses precision fermentation to create dairy ingredients in a sustainable way; the startup, supported by FAPESP, was selected to participate in VivaTech, one of Europe’s largest innovation events.


Article proposes method to reduce illegal logging in Brazil
SDG 12, SDG 13
Article proposes method to reduce illegal logging in Brazil

Solution developed at the Center for Research in Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry is based on the analysis of the timber trade network.


São Paulo startup bets on regenerative agriculture
SDG 2, SDG 5, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 13
São Paulo startup bets on regenerative agriculture

With the support of FAPESP, Santa Food Tech has developed a model to transform urban areas into laboratories of sustainability; the initiative is already implemented in four micro-regions of the state capital and in Guarulhos.


Aquaculture in the Amazon promotes food security with less impact than livestock farming
SDG 12, SDG 13
Aquaculture in the Amazon promotes food security with less impact than livestock farming

In an article in Nature Sustainability, researchers from Brazil and the United States point out the advantages of fish farming over livestock farming, but warn of the need for stricter environmental regulations to prevent the activity from becoming an additional pressure on the biome.


RIDC Bridge aims to orchestrate actions across sectors to solve major global challenges
SDG 9, SDG 12
RIDC Bridge aims to orchestrate actions across sectors to solve major global challenges

Inaugurated at a ceremony held at the University of São Paulo on March 31st, the FAPESP-funded center aims to tackle complex problems such as climate urgency, inequality and deindustrialization.


Brazilian startup repurposes mining waste for energy storage
SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 12
Brazilian startup repurposes mining waste for energy storage

Company developed with the support of FAPESP a process to transform by-products into high-tech materials for batteries.


Chitosan, a natural antimicrobial, has the potential to replace sulfuric acid in ethanol production
SDG 12
Chitosan, a natural antimicrobial, has the potential to replace sulfuric acid in ethanol production

The Federal University of São Carlos has developed a process that uses sugarcane molasses as a substrate in one of the stages of the chitosan production process. The polymer can also be used to control agricultural pests and to produce biofilms and drug-carrying capsules.


Overexploitation of groundwater is compromising river flows in Brazil
SDG 12
Overexploitation of groundwater is compromising river flows in Brazil

A study has found that more than half of Brazil’s rivers could suffer a reduction in flow due to the transfer of water to aquifers. Irrigation pumping is one of the main factors. More than 88% of wells operate under illegal conditions.


Center aims to improve quality of life in the Amazon with digital technologies for the açaí and honey chains
SDG 2, SDG 12
Center aims to improve quality of life in the Amazon with digital technologies for the açaí and honey chains

The Agrotechnological District of Breves, in the Brazilian state of Pará, was created as part of Semear Digital, a Science Center for Development led by EMBRAPA Digital Agriculture and supported by FAPESP.


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