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Texas student’s science fair project offers new algae biofuel insights
A science lesson on biomass led a seventh-grade student in Texas to develop an experiment with implications for algae-based biofuel production. Arya Hirsave attends Canyon Vista Middle School in Austin. She became interested in algae after learning about renewable and…
Europe’s largest biomass storage deal signed
Senken has signed what it describes as the largest biomass storage deal in Europe to date, a multi-year carbon removal offtake with Berlin-based Carbonsate covering 50,000 tonnes of permanent carbon removal between 2026 and 2028. Deliveries under the agreement begin…
New EU packaging waste rules applied from August 2026
New European Union rules on packaging and packaging waste took effect on 12 August 2026, reshaping how products across the bloc are packaged. The regulation aims to protect the environment and public health while opening new opportunities for businesses in…
Bamboo bioplastic rivals conventional plastic
Chinese researchers have developed a bamboo-based bioplastic that matches the strength of conventional plastics while remaining fully biodegradable. The study, published in Nature, describes a new way of reorganising bamboo cellulose at the molecular level to overcome common weaknesses in…
Study offers framework for choosing biodiesel feedstocks
A new study offers biodiesel producers a clearer framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing climate impact and air pollution together. Researchers at Chonnam National University in South Korea conducted a life-cycle assessment comparing five biodiesel feedstocks. The study, led by…
ÄIO and TFTAK launch digital biomanufacturing project
Estonian biotechnology company ÄIO and applied research organization TFTAK have launched DigiFoundry 2.0. The three year project aims to make microbial oil production more efficient and cost-competitive, combining fermentation improvements, automation and digital process control. The project has received €1.94…