AkzoNobel, Renmatix to evaluate cellulose use in paints
In Sweden, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has partnered with Renmatix to develop renewable additives for paints and construction materials.
Renmatix was a 2017 winner of AkzoNobel’s...
Green Reaper is revolutionizing the funeral
In Oregon, Elizabeth Fournier has gained notoriety as the “Green Reaper” for advancing the concept of eco-conscious funerals and burials. Fournier’s company, Cornerstone Funeral...
Crabs could be key to cracking renewable food packaging
In Georgia, researchers have created a flexible plastic alternative for food packaging using crab shells and cellulose.
The team created the film by suspending cellulose...
Algae-based ketchup packets debut in UK
In the United Kingdom, a consortium is trialing the use of seaweed sachets for fast food condiments.
The Fat Pizza, a Southend eatery, and Just...
Shark Tank Australia features green pitches
In Australia, renewable solutions are increasingly being introduced on the popular TV show, Shark Tank.
The Swag, presented by Peita Pina, is a fridge bag...
Iowa lures Green tableware company from Cali
In California, Chamness Biodegradables has announced it is moving its manufacturing from Camarillo, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
Jon Kallen, spokesperson for Chamness Biodegradables, tells Radio...
Biology could rescue Moore’s Law
In Australia, researchers are looking to overcome the technical limitations of Moore’s Law—computing’s mandate to increase the power of semiconductors at regular intervals—by employing...
Nutcycle partnership creates dyes from discarded walnut shells
In Spain, specialty chemicals maker Archroma and outdoor brand Ternua have partnered to create Nutcycle, a collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts dyed using walnut...
Anellotech sends first shipment from Texas biobased aromatics plant for testing
In Texas, biobased aromatics company Anellotech has sent its first shipment of BTX to partners IFPEN and AXENS for purification studies to make biobased...
Sarnia biocluster proving attractive to green chemicals
In Sarnia, Ontario, the influx of renewable industries into a historically petrochemical production hub is gaining momentum—and transforming the local economy.
"The petrochemical industry developed...