In South Africa, Esse Skincare, a leader in skincare products focused on the microbiome, has signed a deal to purchase biobased propionic acid from France’s Afyren. Propionic acid is a naturally occurring short chain fatty acid essential for maintaining a balanced skin microbiome. Emerging research suggests it helps modulate inflammation, support barrier resilience, and maintain […]
In South Africa, Prince William rocked biobased sneakers at the annual award ceremony for his Earthshot Prize competition. Several well-known brands, including Allbirds and Cariuma, tout the renewable content of their sneakers, although the Manila Times report did not provide more details on the Prince’s footwear. The Prince of Wales launched the Earthshot Prize in […]
In United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that South African sugar cane growers are facing mounting pressure from both international tariffs and low-cost imports, forcing some to make difficult decisions about staffing and production. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit South Africa’s exports to the U.S., which had previously benefited from a duty-free quota of 24,000 […]
In South Africa, Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) on Tuesday to pilot the production of feedstock for renewable diesel. This is an important initiative for both companies as they endeavor to establish the value chain for renewable fuels in South Africa. Signed against the backdrop of the […]
In South Africa, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated tugboat fleet. The project aligns with Transnet’s commitment to bolster South Africa’s just transition journey to a low carbon-economy focused on cleaner, renewable and green […]
In South Africa, The Newspaper reported that Professor Emile van Zyl, a microbiologist at Stellenbosch University (SU) sought to gather expertise, drive research outputs, and build human capital to support the growing biofuels industry in South Africa and beyond. According to the report, Van Zyl’s focus shifted toward second-generation biofuels, driven by concerns over food […]
In South Africa, the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, South Africa’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister of Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau have announced two European Union grants for a total of US$35.4 million in support of South Africa’s green hydrogen agenda. Commissioner Kadri Simson, said: “The […]
In Japan, the Japan Times reported that Hive Hydrogen South Africa is seeking to attract some of Japan’s biggest companies to invest in a $5.9 billion green ammonia project. Senior officials from units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Itochu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsui OSK Lines will visit the site of the proposed plant in […]
In South Africa, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), in collaboration with Stellenbosch University (SU), Sappi Southern Africa and Mpact recently launched its demonstration plant converting cellulose fiber-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Driven by the vast potential of this feedstock, the research by […]
In South Africa, Enviromall launched of its new compostable PLA bags. These innovative bags, made from plant-based materials, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics, revolutionizing the battle against plastic pollution in the hospitality, retail, and packaging industries. Studies have shown that a significant portion of plastic packaging goes unrecycled in South Africa due […]
