In Norway, biochemical firm Circa Group said it has launched the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute at the University of York’s Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) in the UK, with the aim of advancing and promoting the development and commercialization of renewable chemistry. The Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute is a new industrial innovation hub, with […]
In the Netherlands, polymer manufacturer LyondellBasell, converter Granger Frères SAS and Novacel, a specialist in surface solutions, have worked together to develop protective films using polyethylene (PE) polymers made from renewable resources. The partners said the new product is being commercialized under the name “OXYGEN vegetal” and can be used on all types of surfaces, […]
In Germany, BASF said it has signed a partnership contract with RiKarbon Inc., a U.S.-based technology start-up, to exclusively license and commercialize proprietary technology from RiKarbon. BASF noted that RiKarbon’s patented technology allows the up-cycling of bio-waste into bio-based, biodegradable emollients for the global personal care market. BASF also said it intends to bring the […]
In Australia, Twist Bioscience and the Australian Research Council (ARC) Center of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (CoESB) announced a partnership that will enable CoESB members and partners to order a wide range of Twist products that facilitate research and development. Emily Leproust, CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience, said: “The partnership will provide researchers access […]
In India, The Hindu reported that the government of Delhi will spray a bio-decomposer free of cost over 5,000 acres of paddy fields in the city this year, with the main aim of controlling stubble burning and reducing air pollution during winter. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the setting up of 21 teams to carry […]
In Finland, Orthex, a producer of household products said it has selected a range of INEOS Styrolution’s sustainable Luran ECO raw materials for its range of SmartStore Compact storage products. Luran ECO is a styrene acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN) resulting from a cooperation between INEOS Styrolution and BASF. It is built on BASF’s production of styrene […]
In Denmark, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to create a Center of Excellence in Decarbonized Energies. The advanced research center will focus on developing low-emission energy solutions that will accelerate the decarbonization of industrial facilities, the company said. The DTU-TotalEnergies Excellence Center of Clean Energy will construct a next-generation […]
In Dubai, Zawya reported that the Dubai Municipality announced that 85% of the emirate’s Waste Management Center (DWMC), a waste-to-energy project, has been completed. The project will contribute to Dubai Municipality’s strategic objective of reducing and completely diverting waste from landfills by 2030. The project, which is located in Dubai’s Al Warsan area, has the main […]
In New Zealand, Stuff reported that Air New Zealand expects to start partially using SAF made from recycled cooking oil and animal waste from next week. Air New Zealand’s CEO Greg Foran said that the first 1.2 million liters of the SAF being imported was the equivalent of about 400 return flights between the local […]
In New York, Reuters reported that certain industries will have to continue relying on the use of biofuels to reduce emissions where electrification is not a feasible option, according to Paula Kovarsky, chief strategy officer at Brazilian biofuels producer Raízen. The executive said that demand for biofuels will also continue to exist in countries that […]
