ZymoChem claims its bio-material solves diaper industry’s plastic problem
A California chemicals company says it's solved a problem that's stumped the hygiene industry for years: making a plant-based diaper absorbent that works as well as the plastic version. ZymoChem…
Bipartisan legislation aims to expand U.S. plant-based manufacturing
Representatives Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding U.S. manufacturing of plant-based products. The Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act would provide tax incentives…
Danish companies secure $3.3M for carbon-capture project
Two Danish biotech companies just secured major government backing to build a demonstration facility that turns waste gases into commercial products. Unibio and Again will receive 24.6 million kroner (about…
AGR Biogás and TURN2X to recycle biogenic CO₂ as e-methane
A Spanish biomethane company is partnering with an e-methane producer to capture and reuse biogenic CO₂ that would otherwise be released during biogas upgrading. AGR Biogás announced it will supply…
UPM and Paramelt collaborate on bio-based food packaging solution
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have announced a joint development of a new bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept. Designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions, this packaging offers…
Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale Chinese biomethanol bunkering for global shipping
Shanghai Electric has achieved a major milestone in maritime decarbonization by successfully bunkering the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM with Chinese-produced biomethanol at Yangshan Port. This operation, conducted earlier this…
Biotech coalition maps path to trillion-dollar economy
A European sustainability coalition has identified four molecule families as the fastest routes to scaling industrial biotechnology, potentially unlocking a market worth $1.1 trillion. Advanced Biotech for Sustainability (AB4S) released…
Industry coalition urges EU biomethane acceleration
Major European industry associations are urging EU leaders to accelerate biomethane production as a solution to high energy costs and carbon reduction goals. The Joint Biomethane Declaration frames the renewable…
Eurowag launches certified biofuel swap to support European decarbonisation
Eurowag, a leading provider of digital mobility solutions for Europe’s commercial transport sector, has introduced a new service called Biofuel Swap. Developed in partnership with FincoEnergies, this innovative offering aims…
Avid Organics introduces bio-based glycolic acid for global markets
Avid Organics has announced the launch of AviGa™ Bio HP70, the world’s first 70% bio-based glycolic acid designed for cosmetic applications. The ingredient was unveiled at in-cosmetics® Global in Paris…
Sumitomo, Cemvita partner for bio-methane and bio-oil projects in Brazil
Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Cemvita have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on integrated bio-methane and renewable bio-oil projects in Brazil. The partnership will focus on deploying low-carbon,…
EU Council backs strategy to scale bio-based innovation
The EU Council has approved conclusions supporting a new bioeconomy strategy that aims to scale bio-based and circular solutions across European industries by 2040. The strategy promotes renewable biological resources…