Tag: California

BWC Terminals completes expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton

April 28, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, BWC Terminals (BWC) celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton, marking a significant milestone in strengthening California’s renewable fuels and maritime infrastructure. BWC executives, customers, and partners attended the ribbon-cutting event in addition to special guest California Congressman Josh Harder. The state-of-the-art terminal includes the […]

State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief shows momentum in 2024

April 28, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation solutions. Authored by TRC Companies, a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy […]

Buscar Company acquires 50% of hemp-based bioplastics company

April 23, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, Buscar Company recently announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Terramer, Inc., a pioneer in hemp-based bioplastics, through a strategic stock swap transaction. This move marks a significant step in Buscar’s diversification strategy, blending its expertise in resource development with cutting-edge green technology to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Terramer, Inc. is the developer of TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that […]

RFA sends comments to CARB about feedstock sustainability criteria

April 22, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, Renewable Fuels Association on Monday filed comments with the California Air Resources Board regarding proposed modifications to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, including CARB’s decision to maintain “unnecessary and unworkable” feedstock sustainability criteria. RFA also shared a new analysis examining the decrease in cropland needed to meet California ethanol demand since the […]

Buscar acquires 50% stake in hemp bioplastics maker Terramer.

April 14, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In California, Buscar Company, a diversified holding company focused on natural resources and sustainable energy, has acquired a 50% stake in hemp bioplastics makter Terramer through a strategic stock swap transaction. Terramer has developed TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that is 100% biodegradable within 180 days and leaves no microplastic residue. The company operates a […]

Port of Long Beach reduces emissions 85% thanks to R99

April 9, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, Metro Ports says a significant environmental milestone in their voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new review of their 2023-2024 emissions data confirms that its transition to renewable diesel (R99) has led to an 85% reduction in carbon emissions from Metro’s Port of Long Beach operations. By switching from conventional diesel to […]

Aemetis’ RNG production jumped 55% in March

April 8, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, Aemetis, Inc. says its production of renewable natural gas (RNG) increased 55% in March compared to February. RNG production from anaerobic dairy digesters increases during periods of warmer weather due to improved temperatures for microbial activity that converts organic material into biomethane and the higher production quantity is expected to continue through the summer. […]

Happy Campers taps Verde Bioresins for gluten-free bread packaging

April 7, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In California, Happy Campers, a leader in gluten-free organic baked goods, will use Verde Bioresins’ biobased, biodegradable, recyclable and FDA-compliant line of PolyEarthylene resins in its packaging. Specifically, the material will be used for Happy Campers’ gluten-free breads and buns. Unlike conventional plastic bags, the material allows naturally occurring landfill microbes to attach and convert […]

Unifuel successfully completes SAF pilot project

March 25, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production goals and increase feedstock availability, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has completed a successful five-month pilot project. The campaign demonstrated the effectiveness and viability of the company’s Flexiforming technology in producing SAF that is chemically comparable to conventional jet fuel from various renewable feedstocks. The project was […]

GreenLab and Shiru sign plant-based protein pact

March 17, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In California, Shiru, an AI-powered ingredient discovery firm, and GreenLab, a pioneer in plant-based protein expression, have partnered to commercialize novel food proteins using GreenLab’s proprietary corn expression system. The collaboration expands Shiru’s manufacturing capabilities, complementing discovery capabilities with a high-yield, scalable manufacturing platform that extends beyond microbial and precision fermentation. This partnership enables a […]

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