In New York, jewelry brand Mo.Na Gems is using potato starch-based plastics to mimic gemstones and, reportedly, gaining a following in the New York fashion scene. The material, formulated in 2021 by co-founders Mia Dunn and Mecca McDonald in their Johns Hopkins dorm, breaks down in home composters in a matter of weeks, according to […]
In New York’s state, Binghamton University has received funding to create a biomanufacturing project management training program to foster leadership skills in students, veterans, entry-level workers and those re-entering the bioindustry workforce. The $1.6 million workforce training project is partially supported through BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute working to secure America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing […]
In New York, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) said that two of its professors are leading an international initiative to develop sustainable bioproducts from waste biomass. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is supporting these efforts with a $5 million grant to the Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts (GCSB), an international research […]
In New York state, eXoZymes, Inc. announced that CEO Michael Heltzen was joined by eXoZymes team members to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This comes following a successful initial public offering of common stock at $8 per share, which closed on November 14, 2024. “Our team is thrilled […]
In New York, Textile World reported that Carnegie, a provider of sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry, announced Carnegie Siltech Plus, a part of the An Ode to Textiles collection. The firm noted that Siltech Plus is the first high-performance coated upholstery fabric on the market that’s available in a bio-based […]
In New York, Amogy announced the opening of a new office in Pangyo, South Korea to advance its ammonia-based power solutions for shipping and industry, citing the country’s strong policy support and established supply chains. Backed by $56 million in venture financing, the expansion places Amogy closer to key partners, including SK Innovation, Samsung Heavy […]
In New York state, Lifecycle Renewables announced a new distribution partnership with East Coast, a New York City provider of residential and commercial fuel deliveries, HVAC and mechanical services. Through this strategic partnership, Lifecycle expands its reach from New England to Metro New York, one of the most populated regions of the United States. Truburn […]
In New York, beauty products wholesaler Qosmedix has developed the industry’s first biobased cosmetics applicators. Dubbed biowand, a plush doe foot lip gloss applicator and a point tip eye shadow applicator will be available for purchase in the spring. Both applicator tips and handles are biodegradable and are made from the bioplastic polylactic acid. Feedstocks […]
In New York, OPAL Fuels Inc. has executed a long-term agreement with a market-leading provider of integrated logistics solutions to supply renewable natural gas at five new fueling stations that are currently being built and will be serviced by OPAL Fuels under existing long-term agreements. The new station supply agreement builds upon a decade-long collaboration […]
In New York, Hydrocarbon Processing reports that AEGIS Hedging data shows October saw renewable diesel and biodiesel production ramp up to multi-month highs, thanks to improved margins. Renewable diesel producers ran at 77% of installed capacity in October while biodiesel producers ran at 89%. But that good news was weighed by Energy Information Administration data […]
