In China, Tianan Biologic’s Enmat Y1000P PHBV has been certified OK Biodegradable Marine by TÜV Austria. Coming two months after the OK Compost Home certification, by TÜV Austria as well, this news makes Y1000P PHBV a truly sustainable and biodegradable material solution. By extensively testing in seawater the certification ensures that the material is truly […]
In Italy, Versalis and Novamont are strengthening their partnership to reinforce synergies in the ecological transition of green chemistry, leveraging what has been built so far to maximize spin-offs and seize new opportunities. The commitment to Matrìca – the joint venture set up in 2011 between Versalis and Novamont at Porto Torres specializing in manufacturing […]
In Germany, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and sustainable packaging manufacturer PAPACKS, based in Cologne – Germany, announced the start of a partnership to develop a fully recyclable and compostable paper bottle. This innovation will support the commitment to reduce Keurig Dr Pepper’s use of virgin plastic by 2025% by 20, which is part of the […]
In Singapore, scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a pollen-based ‘paper’ that, after being printed on, can be ‘erased’ and reused multiple times without any damage to the paper. In a research paper published online in Advanced Materials on 5 April, the NTU Singapore scientists demonstrated how high-resolution color images could […]
In Illinois, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) passed a measure in the Illinois Senate last week that incentivizes the use of biodiesel. Under current law, diesel blends of over 10% biodiesel (B11) are exempt from all sales taxes until Dec. 31, 2023. Joyce passed Senate Bill 1146, which would exempt proceeds of sales of biodiesel […]
In Canada, Suncor will strengthen its focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels to accelerate progress towards its objective to be a net-zero company by 2050. Optimizing the portfolio to drive shareholder returns and continue to reduce emissions requires focus and discipline. Therefore, Suncor plans to divest its wind and solar assets. Suncor’s strategy is focused […]
In California, Cavitation Technologies plans to expand international operations as one of its key strategic partners Desmet Ballestra was acquired by Alfa Laval. By signing the Agreement announced on March 31, 2022, Alfa Laval and Desmet Ballestra are no longer in competition with each other. In turn, the acquisition will strengthen CTi’s global position by […]
In Nevada, Twain Financial Partners has closed a $136 million ground purchase and leaseback arrangement for the Reno facility, marking the largest investment in Twain’s nine-year history. The latest phase of construction will include a feedstock pretreatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, and an energy recovery system. The facility, which is expected to be completed by […]
In Iowa, Green Impact Partners signed the definitive agreements for its partnership in a dairy renewable natural gas project located in Iowa. The Iowa RNG Project has secured long-term feedstock agreements with two dairies located in close proximity and is expected to generate approximately 800 MMBtu per day of RNG. GIP is working to advance […]
In Iowa, Summit Carbon Solutions announced an additional investment from Tiger Infrastructure Partners, an original founding investor of Summit Carbon Solutions and a member of its Board of Directors, bringing Tiger’s total commitment to the company to $100 million. Including the commitment from Tiger Infrastructure Partners and the recently announced $250 million commitment from Continental […]
