In Michigan, as global carbon emissions continue to hit all-time highs, strategies for achieving net-zero emissions have only become more important. Specifically, bioenergy has an important role in displacing fossil fuels and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Therefore, a team of economists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of California-Berkeley […]
In Michigan, Ecovia-Bio has commissioned a new facility for biobased production of polyglutamic acid and its derivatives. PGA is often described as nature’s thickener. It is suitable for cosmetics, agriculture, and even as a replacement for synthetic polyacrylates in diapers. Many regions of the world are banning the use of synthetic polyacrylates in some applications […]
In Michigan, Cross Plains Solutions has developed a soybean-based alternative to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, a firefighting foam that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Dubbed SoyFoam TF 1122, CPS’ material was developed with funding from the United Soybean Board. It is PFAS free, biodegradable, and 70% biobased. Patrick Butler, a former firefighter and co-owner of PK […]
In Michigan, Woodchuck has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an investor syndicate headed by Mason Fink. Additional partners include NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, Alloy Partners (formerly High Alpha Innovation) and Beckett Industries. Woodchuck has also been actively supporting disaster recovery efforts after a major ice storm hit northern Michigan, […]
In Michigan, Woodchuck, an AI-powered climate tech company focused on transforming wood waste into renewable energy, officially opened its flagship biomass processing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local and state officials, clean energy advocates, and Grand Rapids business leaders in celebrating the launch of the nation’s first AI-driven wood waste-to-energy facility […]
In Michigan, through a new partnership with CNH, researchers and students at the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) will have access to the innovative New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor. A rare piece of equipment, usage of this tractor will further solidify CANR’s position as a leader in agricultural innovation. Underscoring a commitment […]
In Michigan, the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) and Green Marine announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating adoption of sustainable biofuels to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Michigan and across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Green Marine is now a stakeholder in MiABC, while MiABC has become […]
In Michigan, Acme Mills Company, has introduced Natura, its line of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) fabrics. Designed to replace petroleum-based nonwovens such as PET, PP, and Nylon, Natura represents a step toward reducing environmental impact without compromising performance or quality, the firm said. The Natura product line includes a diverse range of PLA fabric types, […]
In Michigan, Acme Mills Company has launched a line of biobased polylactic acid fabrics. Dubbed Natura, the fabrics can replace petroleum-based nonwovens such as polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and nylon without compromising performance. Crafted from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane, the fabrics are biodegradable under industrial composting conditions. The Natura line includes spunbond […]
In Michigan, a team of researchers has determined that burned rice hulls could help batteries store more charge and help create a domestic source of material to replace graphite in lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery anodes. The team at University of Michigan, with funding from National Science Foundation and the Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, […]
