The common drug aspirin evolved from a compound found in the bark and leaves of the willow tree. Marketed by Bayer starting in 1899, aspirin is now a global market, worth USD 2.17 billion in 2020.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
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willow trees.
Exenatide, used to help treat Type 2 diabetes, is a synthetic form of a substance found in the saliva of a Gila monster, a type of venomous lizard. Approved in 2005, Exenatide is in a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which had an estimated global market value of USD 12.7 billion in 2021.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
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lizards.
Penicillin is derived from fungi. Discovered by chance in a London laboratory, penicillin launched the age of antibiotics. It has been used for over 80 years and is still widely prescribed to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia. The global antibiotics market was valued at USD 37.35 billion in 2020.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
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fungi.
Paclitaxel is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, and is used to treat breast, lung and ovarian cancer. It was the first cancer drug to reach so-called blockbuster status in 1997, with sales of more than USD 1 billion.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
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yew trees.
Bees help put food on our tables. In fact, the volume of agricultural production dependent on animal pollination has increased fourfold in the past five decades. An estimated USD 235-577 billion of annual global food production relies on direct contributions by pollinators.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
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bees.
Essential oils such as lavender and tea tree are chemical compounds extracted from plants. They are increasingly used in aromatherapy products, treatments, and cosmetics such as body lotion and soaps. The global essential oils market was valued at USD 8.74 billion in 2020. The fragrances, cosmetics and aromatherapy sub-segment is projected to have the fastest growth.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
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lavender.
Among other things, healthy soils absorb and retain more water, and reduce flood and drought risks. So, protecting soil ecosystems is crucial for any water-intensive industry, including beverages, energy and mining.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
Healthy soil depends on a variety of underground life forms, from bacteria and fungi to tiny insects, earthworms and moles.
insects and earthworms.
Single-use plastics are estimated to make up 70% of all marine litter, negatively affecting marine life and biodiversity.
Coral reefs are estimated to provide almost USD 30 billion in net benefits to world economies each year, supporting industries like tourism and fishing.
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coral reefs.
