In Seattle, online retail behemoth amazon has invested an undisclosed sum in bioplastics startup Genecis. Luna Yu founded Genecis at the age of 21 to convert organic waste into biodegradable plastic. The funds were distributed from amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, which has earmarked $50 million for female-founded and -led climate technology companies through its Female […]
In Washington, DC, the US Department of Agriculture celebrated the inaugural National Bioproducts Day on March 8. The day is intended to highlight organizations and individuals working to improve sustainability within the federal government. A key component of these federal sustainability efforts is USDA’s BioPreferred® Program, which Congress created under the 2002 Farm Bill. USDA […]
In the Netherlands, Huntsman said its Rotterdam and Wilton, UK manufacturing facilities have achieved the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) for mass balance following audits by Bureau Veritas. The company explained that ISCC PLUS is a global sustainability certification system that makes it possible to track the amount and sustainability characteristics of circular […]
In India, Projects Today reported that Bhairav Biofuels intends to set up a grain-based distillery unit to produce ethanol in Madhya Pradesh. According to the report, the project will also involve setting up a 2-MW co-generation power plant. The proposed ethanol plant will span over 60.39 acres of land and will generate employment for about […]
In India, BASF has begun production of its first bio-based polyol, Sovermol, in Mangalore. The firm noted that this product serves the fast-growing demand of eco-friendly products for applications in New Energy Vehicles (NEV), windmills, flooring and protective industrial coatings in Asia Pacific. “Asia Pacific is the world’s fastest growing market for NEV and coatings. […]
In Germany, OQ Chemicals said it has launched “OxBalance Isononanoic Acid”, an isononanoic acid that is produced from both bio-based and circular feedstocks. The new product has a bio-based content of over 70%, providing manufacturers with a sustainable alternative to conventional isononanoic acid. To meet the growing demand for carboxylic acids, Isononanoic acid is widely […]
In the UK, Johnson Matthey said it has been selected to provide the methanol license and engineering services for Perstorp Group’s Project Air in Stenungsund, Sweden. The initiative – which will substitute all the fossil methanol used by Perstorp in Europe as raw material for chemical products with sustainable methanol – is expected to be […]
In Norway, Reuters reported that Norwegian energy firm Equinor aims to restart its methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden in about four weeks. Equinor shut the plant on Norway’s west coast in February to install a mercury removal unit. It was previously expected to restart by the end of April, according to the report. “We are planning […]
In the Netherlands, ubiquitous furniture and housewares brand IKEA is advancing years-long biobased glue development to solidify its environmental goals. By volume, IKEA’s most-used raw material is wood. Usually, the wood in its products is actually a composite held together by glue. This fossil-based glue accounts for 5% of the company’s greenhouse gas emissions. “Almost […]
In Colorado, popular skater shoe brand Vans has launched a new collection designed to embody the brand’s relaxed vibe and appreciation for nature. The Surf VR3 Collection includes an outsole made from natural rubber sourced from farms using agricultural practices designed to promote diversity, enhance water cycles, improve soil health, and sequester carbon from the […]
