In the UK, new study has shown for the first time that waste cardboard can be used as an effective source of biomass fuel for large scale power generation. Engineers from the University of Nottingham have provided the first comprehensive characterisation of cardboard as a potential fuel source and created a new method to assess […]
In the United Kingdom, Guardpack is testing material from seaweed-based bioplastics maker Kelpi for use in packaging satchets for wipes and liquids. Kelpi’s seaweed-derived material is coated onto paper, providing the barrier properties required for liquid products while maintaining shelf stability. James Tucker, General Manager of Guardpack said Kelpi’s material demonstrated “reliable sealing, excellent machinability, […]
In the UK, ENGIE announced a 10-year biomethane purchase agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo UK, helping the business progress further towards its decarbonisation ambitions. The BPA – the first of its kind for the UK food and drink industry and a first for PepsiCo across EMEA – will see ENGIE build a new anaerobic digestion (AD) […]
In the UK, OakNorth has provided a £25m loan renewable energy company, EAG Bioenergy. EAG Bioenergy specializes in acquiring, operating and developing bioenergy, biomethane and biofertilizer assets across the UK and Ireland. Headquartered near Belfast, the firm is backed by Vesper Infrastructure Partners and OrbeNovo Capital. Vesper Infrastructure Partners is a value-add infrastructure investor focused […]
In the UK, Cotswold District Council is taking action to improve its recycling collection service while making its biggest ever move to cut carbon emissions by replacing its waste vehicles with a new, greener fleet. By replacing the waste fleet – which currently accounts for nearly half of the council’s carbon footprint – the changes will make recycling services more dependable while driving progress toward […]
In the UK, bp and Corteva Inc. announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like sustainable (or synthetic) aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). Etlas will harness both Corteva’s century-long expertise […]
In the United Kingdom, Chorlton Fireworks is leading a fireworks industry charge to replace plastic components with biodegradable materials where possible. Chorlton is already selling biodegradable fireworks built with thick cardboard, paper bonded by starch glue, and clay plugs that crumble into dust instead of burning metals. These paper‑based components break down in soil within […]
In the United Kingdom, sustainable building biomaterials company Strong by Form has tapped The Wood Veneer Hub to bring its Woodflow-skin architectural surface material to the UK and US markets. According to the Woodwoorking Network, Strong by Form’s Woodflow-skin combines the aesthetics of wood with the performance of an engineered material. It is suitable for […]
In the UK, Argus has launched a new suite of renewable fuel ticket prices for the Netherlands. The country is gearing up to implement the latest update to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and is switching over from mandating a specific share of renewable energy in transport to an overall emissions savings mandate. […]
In the UK, the Guardian newspaper reports that Department for Transport data shows that sustainable aviation fuel only accounted for 1.6% of jetfuel consumption for most of 2025, well below the 2% mandate set for its first year. Only about 35 million gallons of SAF was used between January and early October, most of which […]
