Verathon unveils biobased laryngoscope

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”...

Liberation Labs raises $3.5 million to support precision fermentation

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...

Braskem-SCG awards FEED contract for biobased ethylene project

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.,...

Locus biosurfactants achieve TSCA registration

In Ohio, the US EPA has awarded Locus Fermentation Solutions an expanded Toxic Substance Control Act registration for the company’s biosurfactants. The approval makes...

Danimer Scientific appoints Richard Altice interim CEO

In Georgia, biobased plastics company Danimer Scientific has named Richard Altice as Interim CEO, effective immediately. Altice, a current board member and former CEO...

Methes introduces biobased chainsaw oil

In Florida, Methes Energies International Ltd. has introduced biodegradable bar and chain oil made with biobased feedstocks. Branded b2 biOil, the chainsaw oil is formulated...

Starbucks trialing fiber cups from Finland’s Huhtamaki

In the United Kingdom, Starbucks is testing fiber-based cold cups designed and produced by Finnish packaging specialist Huhtamaki. According to Packaging World, the trial is...

Arkema biobased nylon 11 cuts carbon footprint

In France, Arkema has announced a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its biobased nylon 11 grades, now at 1.3 kg CO2e/kg—an 80%...

Orion launches biobased carbon black for printing ink

In Texas, Orion S.A. has launched a carbon black for printing applications that is derived entirely from biobased or circular feedstocks. PRINTEX® Nature 35 has...

FDA approves Avantium’s PEF for food contact applications

In the Netherlands, biobased chemicals and plastics producer Avantium has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Contact Notification approval for its polyethylene furanoate...

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