In California, CBS News reports that Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has introduced to the state’s lower house to allow drivers to install federally approved E85 kits in an effort to reduce fuel costs. AB 2046 known as Access to Affordable Gas would make the state the last in the country to allow these E85 conversion kits. […]
In California, a company has created earplugs out of mycelium, the fibrous root network of fungi. Called GOB, the company claims the earplugs deliver frequency protection between 12 and 25 decibels, making them suitable for concerts and loud transit. No binders or synthetic additives are required, meaning the earplugs are biodegradable if they end up in […]
In California, ZymoChem has released a research paper demonstrating that its biobased and biodegradable superabsorbent polymer, branded BAYSE™, is the first of its kind to outperform many of the performance attributes of conventional petroleum-based SAPs. Every year, the global hygiene industry uses more than three million metric tons of SAPs, the tiny granules that lock […]
In California, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative said that under the Tahoe Central Sierra Biomass Aggregation Pilot Project, Placer County, Nevada County, and El Dorado County have each been awarded investment-grade BDO Zone “A” Ratings for Woody Biomass, signaling exceptional regional readiness for bio-based manufacturing and long-term biomass utilization. The ratings were conducted by […]
In California, Rubi, a company with technology that transforms carbon into essential materials, recently announced a $7.5 million funding round and significant commercial traction, including multi-year offtake term sheets worth over $60M with leading fashion brands and manufacturers, eight new commercial partnerships, and moving pilots into larger-scale production testing. Co-led by AP Ventures and FH […]
In California, cell-based cocoa producer California Cultured has announced plans to launch US sales by end of the year. Green Queen reports that the company has gained Generally Recognized as Safe status and is fundraising to support the launch. The company is targeting segments where cocoa powder is already used at scale. “That includes baked […]
In California, Anaergia Inc. reports that the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) has conditionally approved a long-term biomethane procurement contract between Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane LLC facility, Anew Climate LLC, and Southwest Gas. The project will be the first to supply RNG under California’s Senate Bill (SB) 1440 Biomethane Procurement Program. This positions Anaergia at the […]
In California, Intec Bioplastics has launched a $75-million Regulation A+ offering to expand manufacturing and recovery capacity for sustainable packaging in the US. Capital raised will support the development of ten manufacturing and distribution centers across the United States over the next 48 months to expand production of Intec’s EarthPlus® materials. Intec’s lead product, Hercules BioFlex™ […]
In California, as airlines work to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency with existing aircraft and infrastructure, a critical barrier to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption has been overcome. Independent testing by Washington State University has validated that Universal Fuel Technologies’ (Unifuel) Flexiforming technology successfully converts HEFA-derived naphtha into synthetic aromatic kerosene that, when […]
In California, a jeans brand using algae-based pigments aims to raise $365,630 with a crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr. The company—named Triachy because it was founded by three siblings—told Sourcing Journal that about 45% of the funds would be earmarked for technology development, including an innovative post-weave digital printing technique that cuts water use by over […]
