INEOS’ Styroflex cleared as cost-effective binder for bio based products
INEOS Styrolution announced that their Styroflex® SBC product has been certified as a superior, cost-effective binder for bio based products such as cork.
Clariant launches new biodegradable rheology modifiers
Clariant has launched a new rheology modifier based on a patented technology. Aristoflex Eco T, which allows skincare formulators to make luxurious, pleasant texture formulations without compromise on biodegradability.
Gucci invests in first Circular Hub, Made in Italy
Gucci, with support of Kering, has announced the launch of the first hub for circular luxury in Italy.
Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks to develop bio-based materials to reduce use of microplastic pollutants
Bioweg, a startup based in Germany that produces highly functional and customizable bio-based materials, and Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, will collaborate…
Lenzing and NFW to provide biobased leather alternatives for fashion
Lenzing has teamed up with NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) to offer TENCEL™ branded fibers as another backer option for NFW’s patented plant-based technology, MIRUM®.
Single engine helicopter flies with used cooking oil
Bell Textron, a Textron Inc company, has announced the successful completion of the Bell 505’s first flight fueled solely by 100% SAF, marking the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly…
C16 Bioscience’s platform Palmless launches biodesign oil
Palmless, a platform for sustainable palm oil alternatives from C16 Biosciences, is launching their first product available for purchase, “Save the F#$%ing Rainforest” nourishing oil.
BioSqueeze lands $7.4 million in funding round
BioSqueeze, a world leader in commercial biomineralization, has raised $7.4 million in financing to accelerate its growth in sealing methane leaks in oil and gas wells across North America. Led…
Carbonova lands $2 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Carbonova, a tech company with a patented process to produce high-volume superior solid carbon nanofibers from GHG feedstock, has been awarded $2 million non-dilutive, non-repayable contribution from Sustainable Development Technology…
NOVA Chemicals launches circular solutions for businesses to meet demand for recycled plastic
NOVA Chemicals has announced the establishment of NOVA Circular Solutions, a new line of business focusing on lower-emission, recycled solutions that will help reshape a better, more sustainable world. NOVA…
KBR and Swedish Biofuels partner up for SAF tech
KBR has launched SAF technology in alliance with Swedish Biofuels AB, a technology developer and pioneer in cutting-edge research on biofuels.
Researchers study how clay could capture carbon
A team of researchers, led by Sandia chemical engineer Tuan Ho, has been using powerful computer models combined with laboratory experiments to study how a kind of clay can soak…