In Pennsylvania, Rhoads Energy has officially broken ground on new biofuel infrastructure that will expand access to cleaner, renewable fuel across Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. The new infrastructure—scheduled to be operational in late July—will allow 100% biodiesel to be delivered by rail and transferred directly to its delivery trucks. This investment supports the continued growth […]
In Pennsylvania, Optimus Technologies, Inc. and Sunoil Biodiesel B.V. have entered into a commercial partnership to accelerate adoption of 100% biodiesel (B100) across heavy-duty fleets in the Netherlands. This partnership marks Optimus’ entrance into the European market and establishes a scalable model for pairing its advanced vehicle technology with reliable, waste-based fuel supply. By combining […]
In Pennsylvania, researchers have proven it is possible to convert food scraps such as peels, rinds, and eggshells into renewable building materials. The work, led by Laia Mogas‑Soldevila at University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design, centers on transforming food waste into durable materials that can replace carbon‑intensive products like plastics and concrete. Through a partnership […]
In Pennsylvania, Woodland Biomass Innovations (Woodland BIO) announced the successful completion of Front-End Loading Phase 2 (FEL-2) validation engineering for its first commercial-scale biomass-to-gasoline facility. This milestone represents a major de-risking event for the project, providing a third-party technical and economic validation of the facility’s design. Completed in collaboration with TRC Companies, the study confirms […]
In Pennsylvania, ASTM International has developed a standard (E3503) that will address a specific need in the ethanol industry: measuring corn kernel fiber conversion for various applications, including regulatory pathways. The standard was developed by the biomass conversion subcommittee (E48.05), part of ASTM’s bioenergy and industrial chemicals from biomass committee (E48). According to ASTM member Tessa […]
In Pennsylvania, Optimus Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Under this agreement, Mitsui has secured the exclusive rights as a distributor of Optimus’ Vector System™ and related products in Japan, India, and ASEAN countries. The partnership highlights the rising demand for low-carbon liquid fuels and reinforces biodiesel’s role as a […]
In Pennsylvania, UGI Energy Services, LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corporation announced a partnership with The City of Philadelphia to supply Renewable Natural Gas for the City’s Compressed Natural Gas powered trash compactors. Under the agreement, the City will purchase clean biogas sourced from Pennsylvania and regional landfills, helping to reduce landfill flaring and grow […]
In Pennsylvania, sustainable yoga products maker JadeYoga has introduced a new yoga mat using only natural rubber and repurposed mushroom material. Dubbed Jade Mushroom Mat™, each mat contains zero synthetic materials and is manufactured with 100% renewable energy. From a performance perspective, the mat is also softer, lighter, and more comfortable than traditional natural rubber […]
In Pennsylvania, Ethan Albright, a Hempfield High teen and fishing enthusiast, has won third place at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair with biodegradable fishing lures. Made from calcium lactate, gelatin, corn starch, and sodium alginate, Albright’s lures biodegrade in about 16 days and are intended to cut down on plastics waste found in […]
In Pennslylvania, Shivani Chawla, a biomaterials engineer student at the University of Pennsylvania, has turned discarded seafood shells and cellulose pulp into vibrant, sustainable art that is not only visually stunning but also responds to environmental changes like UV exposure. Growing up hiking through the forests of Colorado and New Jersey, Shivani developed a deep […]
