CSIRO Report highlights bioplastics opportunities and challenges in Australia
A new report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) focuses on bioplastics in Australia, revealing their potential and significant challenges. The "State of Bioplastics in Australia" underscores…
Haelixa and C&A collaborate to improve organic cotton traceability
Haelixa has entered into a partnership with C&A, a leading European fashion retailer, to enhance the traceability of organic cotton within its supply chain. This initiative supports C&A's commitment to…
New breakthrough: innovative foam offers hope in microplastics removal
A group of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Hongbing Deng from Wuhan University has developed a groundbreaking biodegradable foam that could significantly reduce microplastic pollution, addressing one of the most…
UK funding supports development of biobased material regulations
Innovate UK has awarded £474,000 to the Bio-based and Biodegradable materials REGulatory NETwork (BB-REG-NET), a new initiative aimed at advancing sustainable chemical and material standards in the United Kingdom. The…
Lignin Industries partners with Hellyar Plastics to advance biobased plastics
Lignin Industries AB, a Swedish greentech company, has partnered with UK-based Hellyar Plastics to expand the market for its bio-based plastic, Renol. This collaboration aims to commercialize Lignin's patented technology,…
Air Liquide to construct renewable hydrogen facility at TotalEnergies biorefinery
Air Liquide has announced a project to build a renewable hydrogen production unit at TotalEnergies' biorefinery in La Mède, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France. Under a long-term contract, the facility will help…
Formula 1 expands commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in partnership with Qatar Airways
Formula 1 has announced a new initiative to enhance its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a partnership with Qatar Airways. This initiative builds upon a previous SAF commitment…
Viridis Chemical to relocate renewable chemicals plant to Peoria, Illinois
Viridis Chemical has announced plans to relocate its renewable chemicals plant from Columbus, Nebraska, to Peoria, Illinois. The company specializes in biobased and low-carbon chemical technologies and has received the…
TômTex partners with designers for biodegradable vegan textiles production
TômTex, a company specializing in sustainable materials, has announced its official move into production through collaborations with designers Collina Strada and Allina Liu. The collaborative pieces created for their Spring/Summer…
Ukhi lands $1.2 M in pre-seed funding for bio-packaging solutions
Ukhi, a startup focused on biodegradable packaging, has successfully raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by 100Unicorns, with participation from Venture Catalysts, angel…
New biomanufacturing National Skills Standard for Cleanroom Readiness launched in Canada
ioTalent Canada has announced the release of the National Skills Standard for Cleanroom Readiness, aimed at addressing the skills shortages in the Canadian biomanufacturing industry. Developed with insights from industry…
Blue Biofuels secures GMP contract for biofuel facility engineering plans
Blue Biofuels has engaged Global Management Partners (GMP), an engineering firm, to create Front-End Loading (FEL-2) level engineering plans for a new biofuel production facility. This facility aims to have…