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Why a Danish Factory Is Turning Straw Into Sugar
In this episode of The Manufacturing Podcast, Lucas and Luna visit a Danish factory that transforms wheat straw into sugar for fermented products like insulin and medicines. The facility, run by a biotech company, processes 30,000 tonnes of straw annually, using enzymes to break down cellulose into glucose. It's a prime example of circular manufacturing, turning agricultural waste into valuable feedstock. The hosts discuss the technical process, the economics of scaling up, and why this approach could reshape the supply chains for pharmaceuticals and biofuels. They also touch on the…
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