Among early adopters and pioneers, there’s a clear association between fuel costs and social benefits — but how much, and for which fuel? The Digest asked you about E85 ethanol, B2 biodiesel, drop-in fuels and renewable jet fuel. In early December, The Digest undertook a voluntary survey on renewable fuels and pricing, inviting its global […]
In Minnesota, Cortec Corporations Laboratory has been recertified to ISO/IEC 17025:2005, with a new scope of test protocols. During the recertification process, the Laboratory Accreditation Bureau put Cortec’s Lab through stringent criteria and procedures examining technical competence and specifically addressing factors relevant to a laboratory’s ability to consistently produce precise, accurate test data. More on […]
In Texas, the report, “Green Polyol & Bio Polyol Market by Type (Polyester & Polyether), Application (Rigid/flexible PU Foam, Coating, Adhesive & Sealant), End-user (Construction, Transportation, Packaging, Furniture & Carpet) & Geography – Global Trends & Forecasts 2018” by MarketsandMarkets is available. According to the release, polyurethane foams are currently the biggest application for green […]
In England, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is extending a further €7 million to BC Mobiasbancă – Groupe Société Générale SA for on-lending to private companies undertaking energy-saving measures and investing in renewable energy projects. The EBRD financing will be used to help businesses invest in energy-efficient equipment, for example, to replace old […]
In New Jersey, Gloucester City officials announced that construction has begun on Organic Diversion’s food waste to energy facility. The facility will recycle organic waste [source-separated food waste, yard waste, and brush] into renewable energy using dry fermentation, anaerobic digestion technology to produce biogas. The biogas produced will be used to run a combined heat […]
Who mandates what in biofuels? 62 countries in all have targets or mandates — but what’s the frequency, Kenneth? In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 62 countries. The bulk of mandates continue to come from the […]
In Belgium, the results of a field trial with genetically modified poplar trees in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, shows that the wood of lignin modified poplar trees can be converted into sugars in a more efficient way. These sugars can serve as the starting material for producing bio-based products like bio-plastics and bio-ethanol. The field trial however […]
In California, Marrone Bio announced it has initiated production of Grandevo, its bioinsecticide, at its Bangor, MI plant. This is the company’s first production of a fermentation product at this location since renovation of the plant, acquired in July 2012, was initiated. Revitalization and expansion of the facility will be completed in multiple phases with […]
In Canada, Viridis Merchants has structured its first transaction and has secured approximately 30,000 tons of wood pellets from a southeast U.S. producer, representing approximately 30% of the manufacturer’s capacity, to be delivered over the next 12 months to customers in Europe. Viridis Merchants is serving as a principal in the trade, providing value-add services […]
In Massachusetts, Covanta announced a new agreement with the Town of Yarmouth for bundled sustainable waste management services and the operation of the Yarmouth Transfer Station. Covanta will provide sustainable disposal of the Town’s approximately 10,000 tons of municipal solid waste at the Covanta SEMASS Energy-from-Waste facility in addition to handling recycling, e-waste recycling, organics […]
