In New York, artist and “creative technologist” Sophia Collender has created an open-source archive of biobased paint “recipes” suitable for artistic painting. Dubbed The Experimental Paint Archive, the publicly accessible collection lists only biodegradable, non-toxic, or reusable pigments that can be combined with binders and liquid vehicles to produce artistic paints. Collender, a graduate student […]
In New York, biotech fats developer C16 Biosciences has launched a precision-fermented cocoa butter. The natural fat is an essential ingredient in all types of chocolate, but the functional performance of traditionally produced cocoa butter is inconsistent. It is also subject to severe supply and price volatility. C16’s process uses aerobic precision fermentation and adaptive […]
In New York state, ethanol is an alcohol used in a vast number of industrial and household applications. When dehydrogenated—in this case, stripped of some of its hydrogen atoms—it yields another important compound: acetaldehyde, which is used to make resins, dyes, perfumes and synthetic flavors, among many other products. But currently available catalysts for ethanol […]
In New York state, Turkish Airlines signed an agreement to participate in SAFFA Fund I, LP (SAFFA Fund or Fund), an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management LLC (BSAM) with an objective to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel, in line with its long-term growth strategy, sustainability-focused targets, and supply chain security […]
In New York, flavors, fragrances, and health and biosciences giant IFF has entered into an agreement with SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company and global provider of science-backed branded and functional ingredients, to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities, including its range of natural colors and antioxidants […]
In New York state, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. and Waga Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 14, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the RNG production facility at the Chemung County Landfill in Elmira, New York. The facility, which has been successfully turning landfill gas into RNG since January 2026, represents a key milestone […]
In New York state, OPAL Fuels has entered into a master agreement establishing a framework to monetize $100 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits over the next several years. The first closing is anticipated to take place in this quarter. This agreement represents another milestone in advancing OPAL Fuels’ strategy to optimize […]
In New York, a painstakingly detailed wood model of New York City, constructed by truck driver turned artist Joe Macken, is being displayed at the Museum of the City of New York. The exhibit, titled He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model, took Macken over two decades to construct and is a whopping 50 by 27 […]
In New York, textile supplier Sungil Tex has launched a biodegradable cellulosic garment lining made with 100% Eastman Naia yarn produced in the United States. The collection was initially developed at the request of a “prominent,” but unnamed, US sustainable fashion brand. With this launch, the lining is now widely accessible to the entire US […]
In New York state, Approved Oil Company of Brooklyn, Inc. reported the successful performance of renewable diesel (RD) supplied to New York City agencies throughout one of the most severe winter periods the region has experienced in more than 65 years, including RD-powered operations of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The update […]
