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Accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon
On 4 March 2025 Alfa Laval hosted an online Net zero event with experts on renewables and circular carbon, discussing how we can break this dependence on fossil carbon. Carbon is the cornerstone of the chemical, plastics and fuel industries.…
Enzymes and metal unlock plant feedstock in Solugen’s Bioforge
Solugen’s major innovation is a manufacturing tool named Bioforge that blends metal catalysts with enzymes to produce industrial chemicals from plants. We profile the company from its beginnings.
Circular fertilisers set for growth after new EU Russia sanctions
We look at why the EU is prioritising circular fertilisers now, the geostrategic context for Hansen’s call to action, and key producers that may benefit.
The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution
Major consumer markets have imposed microbead bans in recent years to tackle marine pollution. For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled.
The power of biobased solvents in paint, electronics, and more
Biobased solvents can lower the environmental footprints of industries as wide-ranging as mining and nutraceuticals and as novel as printed electronics. Here are the areas where these green chemicals are making a mark.
Accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon – a Net Zero Event with Alfa Laval
On 4 March, at 15:00 CET, Alfa Laval will host an online Net Zero event with experts on renewables and circular carbon