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.
The...
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...
Neste and Eppendorf sign renewable plastics pact for lab consumables
In Helsinki, Neste Corporation and laboratory equipment manufacturer Eppendorf have partnered to produce and sell lab consumables made from renewable raw materials.
Under the...
Autoinjectors get green makeover with INEOS Styrolution bio-attributed copolymers
In the UK, UK-based healthcare solution provider Eco-inject has announced it will use INEOS Styrolution’s NAS® ECO bio-attributed polymers for a line of single-use...
PANGAIA to buy PEF from Avantium for apparel
In the Netherlands, PANGAIA, a global collective dedicated to sustainable fashion, has entered into an agreement to procure plant-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) from Avantium's...
SABIC and CJ CheilJedang partner for biobased rice bowl packaging
In South Korea, SABIC and CJ CheilJedang have developed ready-to-eat rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable polypropylene. The innovative packaging, a part...