Metsä Spring invests in dry cellulose powder maker FineCell
In Sweden, Metsä Spring, Metsä Group’s innovation company, has made a second investment in FineCell, producer of CellOx dry cellulose powder and hydrogels for...
OMV and Synthos partner on renewable butadiene
In Austria, OMV and Synthos have announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of sustainable raw materials for the production of high-performance tires.
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concessions feature Gaia Biomaterials beer cups
In Abu Dhabi, spectators at a recent Grand Prix race enjoyed drinks from a new type of bioplastic cup. Called biodolomer, the compostable material...
EarthEnable and MycoTile among Morgan Stanley sustainable investing award winners
In New York, the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing announced the third cohort of its Sustainable Solutions Collaborative, an initiative launched in 2020...
Consortium eyes levoglucosenone plant in Finland
In Norway, Circa Group, Vataset Teollisuus Oy and Kemijarvi Biorefinery have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study building a Circa Furacell production facility...
ADM adds oilseed crush and glycerin refining capacities
In Brazil, agribusiness giant ADM is expanding its ability to supply renewable feedstocks by expanding its oilseed crush capacity at multiple facilities and acquiring...
BASF and Heidelberg University extend catalyst partnership
In Germany, Heidelberg University and chemical giant BASF have extended their joint catalyst development agreement for five more years. The research, being undertaken at...
Puma completes biodegradable sneaker trial, eyes larger-scale production in 2024
In Germany, sportswear brand Puma has successfully completed a biodegradability trial for its Re:Suede sneaker, which features Zeology suede, thermoplastic elastomer, and hemp for...
Birch breakthrough: Umeå University project converts leaves into semiconductor material
A collaboration between researchers from Sweden, Denmark and China has successfully converted birch leaves into carbon quantum dots suitable for use in semiconductors.
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BioFluff raises $2.5 million for animal-free fur
In San Francisco, BioFluff has raised $2.5 million in seed funding to develop and scale its protein technology for 100% plant-based fur alternatives. The...