In the Netherlands, Royal DSM reported a first quarter EBITDA of €311 million compared to €306 million in Q1 2012 and €243 million in Q4 2012. The improvement compared to Q1 2012 was realized despite a negative caprolactam effect of €65 million. This was achieved in a context of uncertain global macro-economic conditions as the […]
In the UK, the ‘Innovation Coupons’ scheme is being launched by Bio Base NWE, a new €6.2 million project funded under the INTERREF IVB NWE framework programme to support the development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe. Small and medium enterprises in North West Europe can apply for ‘Innovation Coupons’ worth up to […]
In California, Cereplast announced a new bioplastic resin grade Biopropylene A150D, an injection molding grade manufactured with 51% post-industrial algae biomass and will be commercially available this quarter. Biopropylene A150D has low to no odor due to the discovery of a post-industrial process that significantly reduces the distinctive smell that is inherent to algae biomass. […]
In Illinois, Cartridge World unveiled a new eco-friendly car wrap marking its 10th anniversary in North America. The car wrap was introduced at the company’s annual convention in Las Vegas last week to promote its expanded line of home and office printing products and recycling.The car wrap uses the 3M Envision Wrap Films, which include […]
In Finland, Metso reports that Domtar has successfully started up a commercial-scale LignoBoost lignin separation plant at its Plymouth, North Carolina mill. This is the first commercial installation of a LignoBoost plant in the world and the technology is supplied by Metso. “The technology has been developed by Innventia in Sweden, in association with Chalmers […]
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In Massachusetts, LiveScience.com is reporting that scientists have discovered an anaerobic gut fungus, in horses’ waste and digestive tracts, that make enzymes to digest lignin — a protective barrier inside plant cell walls that is hard to separate from cellulose. “It thrives on lignin-rich plants and converts these materials into sugars for the animal. It […]
In Florida, the Naples News is reporting that Algenol may choose to locate its first $400M commercial facility outside of its home state of Florida, if Governor Rick Scott signs a bill repealing the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard. “We have looked at Polk County, Hendry County, Martin County,” Woods told the News. “We have looked […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, gained 1.51 percent to 71.37 as advanced biofuels surged alongside ethanol equities. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) gained 2.41 percent to $1.70, while Renewable Energy Group (REGI) soared 14.53 percent to $11.35 after hitting an all-time intraday high of $11.50 on its earnings announce. […]
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