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Biopolymers for smartphones, Romanian hoof fungus furniture, Clariant’s biobased surfactants, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of February 11th

February 10, 2022 | Helena Tavares Kennedy

We know smartphones and electronics are huge resource sucks that utilize rare minerals, fossil fuels, and precious resources, so cheers to a China-based smartphone maker that is now using a biobased polycarbonate copolymer produced by Saudi Arabia’s SABIC. And in Japan, Kaneka is investing $130 million to triple production capacity for its biopolymer brand Green […]

Beyond beef with no cow, sunflower crop waste for phone cases and binders, BASF’s bioactives from rambutan tree, repurposing wastewater algae, Nouryon’s biopolymer for hair care, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 17th

April 16, 2019 | Jim Lane

The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top innovations for the week of April 17th. In today’s Digest, beyond beef with no cow, sunflower crop waste for phone cases and binders, BASF’s bioactives from rambutan tree, repurposing wastewater algae, Nouryon’s biopolymer for hair care — these and […]

Porsche hemp race car, cigarette butt bricks, biobased boo-boo bandages, flax phone cases, bursting balloon bubbles, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 16th

January 15, 2019 | Jim Lane

The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top innovations for the week of January 16th. In today’s Digest, Porsche hemp race car, cigarette butt bricks, biobased boo-boo bandages, flax phone cases, bursting balloon bubbles — these and more, ready for you now at The Digest online. #1 […]

NREL launches new iPhone app to locate alternative fuel stations

November 13, 2013 | Meghan Sapp

In Colorado, iPhone users now have access to a free application that locates fueling stations offering alternative fuels, including electricity, natural gas, biodiesel, e85 Ethanol, propane and hydrogen. The Energy Department’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed the new mobile application for DOE’s Clean Cities program. Clean Cities supports local stakeholders across the country […]

Nokia dubs its bio-based Asha 311 phone one of company’s “eco hero devices.”

June 20, 2012 | Jim Lane

In Finland, Nokia has launched a new cell phone, the Asha 311, heralding it as part of their “eco hero devices.” The cell phone case has bioplastic material, is both PVC and BFR free. As part of their eco hero services, the cell phone is cased in 100% biodegradable packaging and comes with a number […]

EPA publishes details for Wednesday’s 2020 RVO public hearing

October 29, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, EPA will hold a public hearing on Oct. 30, 2019 followed by a 30-day comment period from the date of the hearing to receive public input on the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking seeking additional comment on the recently proposed rule to establish the cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel volumes […]

EPA to hold 2020 RVO public hearing on Wednesday

July 29, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a public hearing to be held in Ypsilanti, MI on July 31, 2019 for the proposed rule “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2020 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021.” The hearing will be held at the following location: Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 […]

Call Waiting, Biofuels, Genetics and You

September 3, 2013 | Jim Lane

Polyploidy – no, it’s not a carpet fiber, or a disease that years ago carried Grandma away. It’s something that could change biofuels, food, feed and fiber forever — and the company in the lead, Kaiima, just raised $65 million. So, let’s review the state of the art. Consider this situation. You are awaiting a […]

Models on the runway: is SAF ready for take-off?

June 28, 2024 | Jim Lane

Amidst the cool early summer breezes off the Mediterranean, the 32nd edition of EUBCE has arrived in Marseille, and the delegates have been comparing notes on sustainable projects and technologies with elán vital and force irresistible. The delegates are serious, impassioned, confident and, oh my, detailed. My boat is swamped with forecasts, models, predictions. There […]

The Electrifying End To Life on Earth

March 31, 2024 | Jim Lane

By Peter Brown Special to The Digest I have come to the conclusion that due less to climate change than suffocation we are coming to the last chapter of our presence on this planet. AND we will have done it with the best intentions. In pursuit of our salvation from climate change we are now […]