Environmental companies apply life science technologies to monitor, protect and improve natural ecosystems. The sector supports sustainability, biodiversity, pollution reduction and environmental resilience through scientific innovation.
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Browse 66 UK environmental companies below.
Deep-UV sensors for continuous microbial water monitoring
Orb develops optical sensors and analytical software for monitoring microbial changes in water systems. Its in-line probes use deep-ultraviolet autofluorescence to measure biological signatures in drinking and process water, providing continuous trends rather than relying exclusively on periodic laboratory sampling. A…
World's oldest agricultural research institute studying sustainable farming systems
Rothamsted Research is an agricultural research institute studying crops, soils and sustainable farming systems from gene to field. The institute's work spans crop genetics, gene editing, entomology and agri environmental science, supported by bioscience techniques including proteomics, metabolomics and automated…
Microalgae cultivation platform for sustainable transport fuel production
HutanBio is an industrial biotechnology company developing microalgae-derived oils for use in sustainable transport fuels. Its proprietary marine algae strains are grown in enclosed photobioreactors designed for high-salinity, high-temperature environments, enabling cultivation without agricultural land or freshwater.…
Industrial bioeconomy research, scale-up and commercialisation partnership
BioYorkshire is a regional industrial biotechnology partnership supporting translation of research into bio-based products, processes and commercial ventures. Led by the University of York, Fera Science, Askham Bryan College and the Biorenewables Development Centre, it connects researchers and businesses with…
Bacterial bioinoculant replacing synthetic nitrogen fertiliser in crops
NetZeroNitrogen is a biotechnology company developing a biological alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertiliser based on a naturally occurring endophytic bacterium that fixes atmospheric nitrogen within plant cells. The technology is designed to reduce dependence on synthetic nitrogen inputs, lowering associated…
Plant-based biomaterials and compostable leather alternatives
Biophilica is a biomaterials company developing plastic-free alternatives to leather and synthetic adhesives from renewable plant feedstocks. Its Treekind material combines lignocellulosic waste with an algae-derived binder to produce a compostable, leather-like sheet. The company also develops bio-based adhesives and…
Global crop protection, seed and digital agriculture solutions provider
Corteva Agriscience UK is the British operating subsidiary of Corteva, Inc., a global agriculture company formed from the DuPont Pioneer, Dow AgroSciences and DuPont Crop Protection businesses. The company supplies Pioneer and Brevant seed varieties, crop protection products including herbicides, insecticides and…
Microbial fermentation platforms for sustainable commodity chemicals
C3 Biotechnologies is a UK industrial biotechnology company engineering microbial strains and fermentation processes to convert waste carbon streams into bio-based commodity chemicals and sustainable fuels. Operating from a pilot plant in Stockport, the company uses synthetic biology and continuous fermentation under…
Engineered enzymes for recycling plastics and mixed textiles
Evoralis is a biotechnology company developing enzymes that break down plastics such as polyester, nylon and polyurethane into their chemical building blocks for recycling. The company uses a microfluidic screening platform to test large numbers of enzyme variants rapidly, allowing candidates to be discovered and…
Pheromone formulations and entomology research for pest monitoring
International Pheromone Systems develops and manufactures insect pheromone lures, trapping products and semiochemical formulations for pest monitoring and control. Its research activities include species-specific lure development, insect behavioural studies and analytical testing. The company's Pest Research Hub…
Microalgae cultivation and ingredients for sustainable food and aquafeed
Algae Products International is an industrial biotechnology company cultivating and processing microalgae for food, aquaculture and nutraceutical ingredient markets. Its product range includes Spirulina biomass, phycocyanin, phycoerythrin, lipids and algae-derived proteins. Its research explores cultivation systems…
Fermentation-derived aquatic parasite control and microalgal delivery technology
Sundew is a blue biotechnology company developing fermentation-derived products to control aquatic parasites and other ecosystem challenges. Its Biokos extract, produced from a naturally occurring marine microorganism, targets protozoan fish parasites including Ich and Cryptocaryon. Sundew is also developing…
Biobased seed coatings and soil additives for sustainable growing
SilviBio is a company developing biobased, biodegradable seed coating and soil additive technologies to help growers improve productivity and environmental sustainability. Its treatments enable more efficient use of water and fertiliser while boosting seed germination and seedling establishment. SilviBio also produces…
Photobioreactors and cultivation systems for algae biotechnology
Varicon Aqua is a UK manufacturer of photobioreactors and cultivation systems for microalgae research, aquaculture and industrial production. Its Phyco-Flow, Phyco-Lift and Phyco-Bubble systems provide controlled lighting, aeration and mixing across laboratory, pilot and commercial scales. The company also supplies…
Bacteria-based platform for carbon-negative water treatment
Lux Biotech is an industrial biotechnology company developing bacteria-based products for water treatment and pollution remediation. Using organic waste effluents as bacterial feedstock, the company produces microbial solutions that replace chemicals in sewage and water treatment processes. The approach is…
Seaweed-derived biodegradable materials for sustainable packaging
Notpla is an industrial biotechnology company developing biodegradable packaging materials from seaweed and other plant-derived polymers. Its technology uses natural biopolymers to create edible liquid capsules, flexible films, protective coatings and moulded materials designed to replace conventional plastic…
Online marketplace for surplus and second-hand life science equipment
Wasteless Bio operates a digital marketplace for the redistribution of surplus, short-expiry, and liquidated life sciences instruments, consumables, and reagents. The platform connects sellers (including closing or restructuring biotechs, universities, and suppliers) with buyers seeking affordable, high-quality…
Engineering biology research for pollution removal and resource recovery
Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre is a Cranfield University-led research partnership applying engineering biology to environmental monitoring, pollution removal and resource recovery. Its programme develops engineered microorganisms, enzymes, biofilms and biosensors for challenges including PFAS…
Modular biofuel production systems for waste-derived feedstocks
Green Fuels is a UK manufacturer of equipment and systems for producing renewable transport fuels. It designs and supplies modular biodiesel processing technology that converts waste vegetable oils and animal fats into fuel, alongside equipment and expertise supporting bioethanol and other fuel applications. Its…
Engineered gas fermentation converting industrial CO₂ into ethanol
Phase Biolabs is a Nottingham industrial biotechnology company using engineered microorganisms to convert waste carbon dioxide and hydrogen into ethanol. Its gas-fermentation platform is designed to attach to existing industrial facilities, turning emissions into chemicals and potential electrofuel feedstocks without…