Dunkin’ Donuts shifts from foam cups to SFI certified paper cups
In Massachusetts, Dunkin’ Donuts is eliminating all polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain beginning in spring 2018, with a targeted completion date...
Safety-Kleen drives NASCAR Green effort with new bio-based cleaner
In Florida, 10 years after helping establish the NASCAR Green initiative, Safety-Kleen will once again assist NASCAR in becoming even greener with the launch...
New biobased lignin offers alternative to oil-based phenolic materials
In Finland, Stora Enso launched a new biobased lignin, called Lineo, as a renewable replacement for oil-based phenolic materials which are used in resins...
Alternative vaginal mesh material offers millions of women hope
In the United Kingdom, scientists from the University of Sheffield developed a new vaginal mesh material made of polyurethane instead of the current polypropylene...
Sebacic Oman to build $250M biobased nylon project
In Oman, Sebacic Oman is building the first project to produce bio-based nylon in the entire Middle East region with a $250 million, 10,000...
Chemical in McDonald’s fries could cure baldness
In Japan, scientists at Yokohama National University found that McDonald’s fries are good for something other than a Happy Meal side. A chemical McDonald’s...
Meridian Waste completes lignin-based resin performance testing
In Georgia, Meridian Waste Solutions, Inc. successfully completed its performance testing for lignin-based resins produced by their patent-pending lignin polymer process. The product is...
Hershey commits to agroforestry for cocoa supply chain
In Pennsylvania, The Hershey Company has made a commitment to no new deforestation in its global cocoa supply chain, which is aimed at stopping...
Eastman expands textiles and fibers business
In Tennessee, Eastman Chemical is expanding its textile business from focusing on acetate tow to other polymers and cellulose esters. Eastman developed an environment...
Healthcare sector gets biobased disposable medical aprons
In Sweden, the southernmost county, with Malmö as its main city, and its regional council is procuring 5.2 million bio-based disposable aprons and medical...