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...
Crocs rock: Comfy clog maker reaches biobased milestone
In Colorado, Crocs has reported considerable progress in its efforts to increase the renewable content of its popular clogs. The company says it has...
GALY raises $33 million for cellular ag cotton
In Boston, GALY CO., a climate tech company pioneering the development of cellular agriculture products, has announced the closing of an oversubscribed $33 million...
Biobased PP startup Citroniq closes Series A
In Texas, Citroniq Chemicals, a company pursuing biobased polypropylene, has closed a $12-million Series A funding round. Strategic investors were "led by a large...
Evonik inaugurates new biobased emollients plant in Germany
In Germany, specialty chemicals producer Evonik has brought a renewable emollients plant online in Steinau. The facility cost “double-digit million-euro” and manufactures esters using...
Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals kicks off sales of biobased EVA and LDPE
In Japan, a joint venture between Dow and Mitsui have begun selling ethylene vinyl acetate and low-density polyethylene using renewable feedstocks.
Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Company, which...
Nokian Tyres and Reselo partner to use waste birch bark in renewable tires
In Finland, Nokian Tyres and Swedish biomaterials company Reselo AB have signed a development agreement to further develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as...
Wheely good idea: BBB Cycling launches line of biobased bike accessories
In the Netherlands, bike gear and accessories company BBB Cycling has introduced a line of plant-based bike care products.
Sold under the simple brand name...