UPM Biochemicals to buy kraft lignin from Södra
In Helsinki, UPM Biochemicals will be among the first customers to receive kraft lignin from Södra when the forest-owner association’s plant in Mönsterås comes...
Evonik identifies renewable chemicals as key to innovation strategy
In Germany, specialty chemicals company Evonik has announced a new innovation strategy with renewable chemicals as one of three pillars driving an additional €1.5...
PackHub highlights Nestlé’s edible noodle fork, Suzuki outboard motor packaging
In the UK, packaging consultancy PackHub has added edible forks for packaged noodles, biobased motor cushioning, and silphium fiber cosmetics packaging to its “Innovation...
InnoEnergy invests in lignin separation firm LignEasy
In the Netherlands, InnoEnergy has made a €1-million (US $1.1 million) investment in biobased materials pioneer, LignEasy.
LignEasy’s technology separates lignin for use in high-value...
Circe raises $5 million to advance Wyss Institute process
In Massachusetts, Circe has closed a $5 million seed round to advance gas fermentation technology for converting CO2, water, and electricity into sugars, fats,...
Abolis raises €35 million, forms development pact with Evonik and L’Oréal
In Germany, Abolis Biotechnologies has closed a €35 million ($38.9 million) financing round to scale its biomanufacturing operations, accelerate business development efforts, develop its...
Ankita Khanna and Yohaan Kukreja win Hyundai and Royal College of Art award for...
In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Art and Hyundai Motor Group have picked renewable materials as two of the inaugural winners of...
Braskem opens Renewable Innovation Center in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, polyolefin producer Braskem has opened a Renewable Innovation Center in the Lexington suburb of Boston. The 35,000-square-foot innovation center will accelerate innovation...
Eni gets green light for Livorno biorefinery
In Italy, Eni has received permission from the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security to begin construction of its planned biorefinery at...
Covestro and Li Auto partner to develop bio-circular engineering plastics for cars
In Germany, chemicals giant Covestro and Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto have partnered to develop more sustainable materials for vehicles, with a focus...