In Switzerland, a team of researchers at the Chair of Wood Materials Science at ETH Zurich and Empa has developed a process that can convert sawdust into a recyclable and environmentally friendly composite using the mineral struvite, a crystalline, colourless ammonium magnesium phosphate. This, in turn, keeps the sawdust in the material cycle for longer. […]
In Switzerland, Seprify recently announced the transition of its cellulose platform from pilot validation into procurement-ready industrial supply. This enables manufacturers to move from trials into repeatable sourcing and longer-term commercial agreements. The shift responds to growing demand for scalable, bio-based alternatives to high-emission incumbent materials such as titanium dioxide. Supported by Inter IKEA Group, […]
In Switzerland, cellulose biomaterials company Seprify has raised €13.4 million (US$15.8 million) in a Series A funding that included participation from Inter IKEA Group. Una Terra Early Growth Fund, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Kickfund, and other circular-economy-aligned investors also participated. With the new capital, Seprify will scale commercial production to hundreds of metric tons […]
In Switzerland, ISCC has partnered with OMV and Airbus to support the further development of the global SAF ecosystem. This collaboration is grounded in a shared focus on Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models. Each partner brings a distinct perspective: energy production, aircraft manufacturing and operation, and sustainability certification. ISCC contributes robust certification expertise rooted in […]
In Switzerland, ISCC has partnered with OMV and Airbus to support the further development of the global SAF ecosystem. This collaboration is grounded in a shared focus on Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models. Each partner brings a distinct perspective: energy production, aircraft manufacturing and operation, and sustainability certification. ISCC contributes robust certification expertise rooted in […]
In Switzerland, Seprify has expanded into the European cosmetics market with its cellulose-based ingredient SilvaLuma through a partnership with Grolman Group. After more than 20 months of research, development and validation, SilvaLuma is now being introduced to formulators in skincare and suncare products. The ingredient is designed to enhance SPF performance and deliver mattifying effects […]
In Switzerland, Solabia Group, a leader in biotechnology-driven active ingredients for health and beauty, has entered into an agreement to acquire Mibelle Biochemistry, a company focused on development and production of unique, active ingredients for the cosmetics, nutraceutical, and food industries, from Persán. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1991 in Switzerland as part […]
In Switzerland, global sustainable aviation fuel production must increase more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand – a scale that bio-based fuels alone cannot deliver. Metafuels, a Swiss aviation technology company, is addressing this challenge with a synthetic methanol-to-jet pathway designed to unlock the volumes, economics, and carbon performance aviation will need […]
In Switzerland, biobased plastics company Vioneo has announced it is relocating its first planned project from Antwerp, Belgium to China. The company, which aims to convert biobased methanol into polyethylene and polypropylene, said relocating its first plant to China allows it to tap into a commercial-scale biobased methanol supply. “Our overall mission remains unchanged: scale […]
In Switzerland, amid rising global energy demand and evolving market dynamics, clean fuels are a key pillar for a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. Examples ranging from biofuels, e-fuels and hydrogen derivatives to lower-carbon fossil fuels offer multiple sources of economic and societal value. The World Economic Forum has published a new report, […]
