In Germany, Continental announced that it is going to use BIOVYN, bio-attributed PVC, from INOVYN in the production of its technical and decorative surface materials for its automotive customers. The firm noted that the agreement will help to reduce its carbon footprint and meet customer demand for sustainable bio-based products. BIOVYN is a new generation […]
In Texas, American Airlines announced its investment in ZeroAvia, a specialist in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation. In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American Airlines the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program. “Our investment in ZeroAvia’s emerging hydrogen-electric engine technology has the potential to play a […]
In Israel, UBQ Materials, a developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced that PepsiCo is expanding its use of UBQ across its supply chain with the launch of eco-friendly Lay’s display stands throughout Europe. Following PepsiCo’s pilot incorporating UBQ to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping pallets, the company is expanding its collaboration with […]
In Japan, a team of scientists from Nagoya Institute of Technology found a way to turn fish waste into extremely high-quality Carbon nano-onions (CNOs). The team developed a synthesis route in which fish scales extracted from fish waste after cleaning are converted into CNOs in just seconds through microwave pyrolysis. The team believes that the […]
In the UK, the government announced that innovative biomass projects across the country have been awarded $45 million in funding, as the government moves forward with its plan to scale up domestic renewable energy, including from biomass. The UK government said that 12 projects received a share of $38.9 million funding under Phase 2 of […]
In California, Huue, a producer of sustainable bio-based dyes announced a $14.6 million Series A new financing led by Material Impact with participation from HSBC Asset Management’s Climate Tech VC and all existing investors. Huue said that this new financing will be used to accelerate the commercial scale-up of the company’s sustainable indigo dye for […]
In Japan, Mitsui and Cosmo Oil have agreed to carry out a collaborative study using industry technology from LanzaJet in preparation for the establishment of a biofuel production facility in Japan to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The new business will combine Cosmo’s plant operations, jet fuel quality management, and trading operations in the oil refining […]
In Michigan, Dow announced a new engagement with BSB Nanotechnology Joint Stock Company, a producer of rice husk-based specialty silica. Rice husk, a renewable resource produced as a waste product of rice milling, is used for a wide range of applications in the personal care market. “Dow’s partnership with BSB Nanotechnology shines a light on […]
In Germany, Sasol Chemicals, a business unit of Sasol, has earned certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system for its three largest manufacturing facilities in Europe. The company’s facilities in Marl and Brunsbüttel, Germany, and Augusta, Italy, have earned ISCC-PLUS certification for the use of mass balanced bio-based and recycled feedstocks in […]
In Germany, Insempra announced a strategic investment in synthetic biology company Solena Materials. Solena, a spin-out from Imperial College London, develops synthetic proteins for high-performance clothing fibers. The investment will allow Insempra to accelerate its strategy of harnessing new technologies to advance biological production processes. Solena is using computational design to develop new classes of synthetic […]
