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Eco-friendly cheese invented by Start-Up Savor allures Bill Gates

2024.09.21 09:06:14 Jia Yoo
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Bill Gates, renowned for his advocacy of environmental causes and climate change action, invested in an eco-friendly cheese developed by the start-up company Savor.

He once attracted the public's attention by supporting plant-based food to delay the rate of climate change, and he even declared not eating his favorite cheeseburgers to help the environment.

Gates has also been a vocal critic of traditional food production methods, which he argues contribute to the deterioration of climate change.

By his selection, the public is paying attention to Savor, a company seeking to wane the overabundance of carbon.

Savor aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with livestock farming.

According to Savor, their eco-friendly cheese produces 0.8g of carbon dioxide while standard unsalted real cheese generates 2.4g of carbon dioxide.

This is the substantial amount of changes in carbon rate.

Livestock accounts for an estimated 14.0% to 17.3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and Savor expects to drastically cut these figures through its innovative business model.

Unlike traditional cheese production, Savor’s method does not rely on livestock.

Instead, the company uses a unique process that blends carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, forming molecular chains through heat to replicate the fats found in dairy products.

Savor emphasizes on its website that their cheese uses real fat, not substitutes, a claim that has surprised many, including Gates.

The company’s ability to create real fat from atmospheric components is considered a breakthrough in sustainable food production.

Gates’s interest in Savor extends beyond environmental benefits.

The company’s vision is expected to revolutionize food production by conserving land, water, and feed resources.

Moreover, Savor’s cheese could reduce food waste and offer an alternative for vegans as no animals are involved in the production process.

Gates praised the taste of Savor’s cheese, claiming it is indistinguishable from traditional dairy products, which bolsters confidence in its potential for widespread adoption.

Despite the enthusiasm, consumers will have to wait to see Savor’s cheese on shelves.

The company expects it to be available between 2025 and 2027, after regulatory approval.

Once launched, Savor’s cheese could benefit environmentalists, vegans, and the general public alike.



Jia Yoo / Grade 9
Newton Academy