In Arizona, Nxu, Inc., an energy storage and charging solutions, and bioplastics company Verde Bioresins, Inc. have entered into a merger agreement. Under the terms of the deal, Nxu will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Verde in an all-stock transaction. Upon closing of the merger, the combined company is expected […]
In the Netherlands, biobased chemical firm Avantium has officially opened the world’s first large-scale furandicarboxylic acid at Delfzijl. The facility has the capacity to produce 5,000 tons of FDCA annually. The FDCA will be converted into plant-based and circular plastic polyethylene furanoate, a 100% plant-based polyester that can be used in several applications, including bottles, […]
In Finland, VTT is participating in two projects under the US National Science Foundation’s Global Centers program. The Biofoundry project focuses on the development and utilization of new types of biological production processes based on microbes on an industrial scale. The goal is to enable the replacement of particularly fossil-based materials with bio-based materials. “In […]
In Finland, Neste has agreed to supply renewable feedstocks from waste and residue oils and fats to Brazil’s Braskem for conversion into polymers and chemicals. The products will be sold in South America under Braskem’s Wenew brand, starting from the fourth quarter of 2024. “We’re introducing a new solution that will adhere to the industry’s […]
In Idaho, Lamb Weston has teamed up with global chemicals leader SABIC and Oerlemans Plastics to introduce an innovative, sustainable packaging solution for frozen potato products. This new packaging is composed of at least 60% biobased polymers sourced from used cooking oil, resulting in a carbon footprint reduction of approximately 30%. The packaging development utilizes […]
In London, sustainability focused apparel company Pangaia has unveiled an enhanced version of its Flwrdwn biobased down alternative as part of the new DNA Flower Warmth collection. Originally launched in 2019, Flwrdwn combines hand-harvested wildflowers, biopolymer, and aerogel to create a breathable material that serves as an alternative to traditional down. The wildflowers are sourced […]
In Washington state, Verathon has launched its first single-use video laryngoscope made with biobased plastics. Dubbed Spectrum QC eco, the laryngoscope offers the “trusted performance” of Verathon’s GlideScope and demonstrates that “excellence in patient care can coexist with care for our environment.” The laryngoscope is made with an 80% biobased plastic shell via the mass […]
In Nigeria, leading telecom operator MTN Nigeria has unveiled paper-based, biodegradable SIM cards as part of its commitment to sustainability. The eco-friendly SIM cards will be available in select MTN stores in Lagos and Abuja as part of a pilot program. Transitioning from polyvinyl chloride-based SIM cards will help address plastic pollution and integrate sustainable […]
In Indiana, biomanufacturing company Liberation Labs has successfully raised $3.5 million, which includes a $2 million investment from Agronomics Limited. Liberation Labs was formed to address the growing fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture by providing the industry with the infrastructure to commercialize novel protein manufacturing at the scale and cost structure required by the […]
In Tokyo, Toyo Engineering Corp. has been awarded the front-end engineering design contract for a biobased ethanol-to-ethylene production facility by Braskem Siam Company Ltd., a joint venture between Brazil’s Braskem S.A. and Thailand’s SCG Chemicals plc. The collaboration, initiated in August 2023, marks a significant step toward the Final Investment Decision for the project. Utilizing […]
