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 […]
In Pennsylvania, Fitesa, a leader in raw materials for the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets, is using biobased high-density polyethylene produced by Braskem in nonwoven applications. Optimized for Spunbond processes, the new HDPE grade is made from made from bioethanol and features enhanced spinning stability and optimal melting and Vicat temperatures. It is also fFully […]
In Pennsylvania, Optimus Technologies announced the production launch of its latest Vector System, a fuel system technology that enables heavy-duty engines to operate on 100% biodiesel (B100). The system is now available for integration into trucks equipped with the International S13 engine platform via ship-thru from Fontaine Modification. The Vector System offers Class 8 fleets […]
In Pennsylvania, Dropps, a certified B Corporation and leader in sustainable home care products, has launched its biobased 4-in-1 Plus Oxi Power Laundry Detergent Pods in select Target stores and online. The pods feature an 84% USDA Certified Biobased formula, offering a plant-based alternative to conventional laundry detergents. Designed to minimize environmental impact, the pods […]
In Pennsylvania, as part of a review initiated by Air Products’ newly-elected Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, the company announced its decision to exit three projects in the U.S. As a result, Air Products expects to record a pre-tax charge not to exceed $3.1 billion in its fiscal 2025 second quarter, primarily to […]
In Pennsylvania, Parcel Health has developed 100% recyclable, paper-based prescription bottles. Dubbed Tully Tubes, the bottles are certified by the US FDA for use in food and medicine. Apart from the child-resistant cap—required for safety purposes—the bottles are made from sustainably sourced paper. The triple-layered bottles are also resistant to water, humidity and heat to […]
In Pennsylvania, US firm NewEnergyBlue and Finnish company MetGen began integrating their renewable technologies and business units to compete with fossil-carbon products. “NewEnergyBlue’s biomass conversion technologies, augmented by MetGen’s capabilities, can create a broader array of higher-value, lower-carbon biochemicals without wasting a molecule,” said Alex Michine, founder of MetGen. “We envision this partnership delivering specific […]
In Pennsylvania, NewEnergyBlue and MetGen has begun integrating their renewable technologies and business units to vigorously compete with fossil-carbon products not just environmentally but economically. NewEnergyBlue’s first U.S. biomass refinery is expected to begin operations in 2027 in Mason City, Iowa. By converting locally-sourced corn stalks left behind during the annual grain harvest, New Energy […]
In Pennsylvania, Preferred Sands, a manufacturer of infill for synthetic turf, has received the USDA Certified Biobased Product label for its OptiFILL+ Antimicrobial Coated Sand infill. With over 40% biobased content, OptiFILL+ offers a “sustainable solution for sports fields, landscaping, and pet applications.” The company did not provide details on the biobased materials used in […]
