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Danish researchers develop plastic alternative from grass fibres
Researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark have developed a plastic alternative made entirely out of biodegradable grass fibres. According to a statement from the university, over 10,000 tonnes of takeaway food packaging are used in the Scandinavian nation every year,…
US legislation aims to drive SAF production
A new piece of legislation - dubbed the Sustainable Skies Act - has been introduced in the US House of Representatives, aimed at boosting the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry. SAF is a renewable fuel alternative derived from biomass and…
UK-based Textiles Circularity Centre opens its doors
A new renewable textiles hub has launched in the UK. The government-funded site will look to turn used garments, crop residue and household waste into renewable feedstocks to create new, usable textiles. The Textiles Circularity Centre (TCC) was established by…
China’s forestry commitment
China and the Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries have announced their commitment to strengthening forestry initiatives, in a bid to boost forest bioeconomic growth. The announcement was made at the annual Conference on Forestry Cooperation, held on 1st June.…
Neutral Fuels to provide biofuel to Red Sea Project’s transport network
Neutral Fuels has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACWA Power for its regenerative tourism project on the Red Sea coast. The Dubai-based biofuel company is set to supply its net zero fuel for the project’s entire transport system.…
The Inside Track on EnginZyme
An innovative technology from synbio company EnginZyme is unlocking new opportunities for the chemicals industry. Liz Gyekye unpicks this issue. The production of chemicals accounts for 7% of all industrial greenhouse gas emissions1.Before 2050, the industry needs to cut its…