Would you use industrial waste in your cosmetic products?

The American startup C16 Biosciences has used oleaginous yeast to convert industrial waste streams into lipids and microbial oils. 

Which is an amazing sustainable palm-oil Doppelgänger. 

They believe oleaginous yeast could revolutionize waste stream usage as it reduces pre-treatment of waste streams, making it a viable palm oil alternative. (US20230077896A1)

Another US startup, Locus Performance Ingredients, has developed a palm oil alternative biosurfactant which comprises sophorolipids and glycolipids. 

And it seems that the USDA is a fan, since they have certified their bio compositions in their product lineup. 

You can find similar startups who are dedicated to find sustainable Palm oil alternatives here- https://www.greyb.com/blog/palm-oil-alternatives-startups/