Business
Tech transfer deal promotes biobased leathers in India
In a significant development, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alter Wave Eco Innovations (AWEI) to transfer the technology for manufacturing vegan…
EnviTec Biogas completes biogas projects in New York and Connecticut
EnviTec Biogas USA Inc., a subsidiary of German biogas leader EnviTec Biogas, has announced the completion of two biogas plants in Cassville, New York and Ellington, Connecticut. Construction on the plants began 18 months ago. The plants use dairy manure…
Amcor unveils state-of-the-art innovation center for sustainable packaging in Europe
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has opened its Amcor Innovation Center Europe (AICE) in Ghent, Belgium. The AICE center focuses on developing sustainable and performant packaging materials, as well as innovative designs that stand…
TECNO introduces bio-based back cover made from waste coffee
TECNO, a leading technology brand, has launched the innovative CAMON 30 Series LOEWE. Design Edition, featuring a unique back cover made from waste coffee grounds. This groundbreaking material is the result of a collaboration between TECNO and LOEWE, a renowned…
Axalta unveils biobased powder coatings for sustainable solutions
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), a leading global coatings company, has introduced the Alesta® BioCore™ line of powder coatings. This new offering aims to reduce the environmental impact of the coatings industry by utilising non-food organic waste as a raw material.…
BASF introduces biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products
Chemical company BASF has launched its first line of biomass-balanced (BMB) ammonia and urea products, named BMBcertTM. This development could be a step towards a more sustainable future for these widely used industrial chemicals. BMBcertTM ammonia and urea are derived…