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Braskem and Fitesa collaborate on biobased polyethylene for nonwovens
Braskem and Fitesa, a nonwoven manufacturer, have announced the implementation of Braskem's I'm green™ bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for nonwoven applications. The companies state this specific grade of biobased HDPE has been developed for use in nonwoven processes. Braskem and…
New circular plastics plant demonstrates DePoly’s tech
DePoly, a Swiss cleantech company, plans to open a 500-tonne-per-year plastic recycling plant in Monthey, Switzerland. The facility is scheduled to launch this summer. It aims to demonstrate the industrial application of DePoly’s technology that converts PET and polyester waste…
NFCSF and IFGE unite for sugarcane bioenergy innovation
The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) of India has signed an agreement with the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE). This collaboration aims to promote sugarcane-based bioenergy and sustainable practices in India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was…
Norden and MASH Makes achieve milestone in biofuel shipping trial
Danish shipping company Norden has completed a significant biofuel trial with MASH Makes. The trial marks the “world’s first” commercial vessel using biofuel produced via a carbon-negative process. The trial involved a B20 biofuel blend in the auxiliary engine of…
Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing
A new report from Synonym and The Boston Consulting Group lays out the roadmap to biomanufacturing ‘moment' and predicts the market for specialty bioproducts to explode to $200 billion the next decade. Look inside "Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing":…
Mabanaft begins supplying jet fuel and SAF at Frankfurt Airport
German energy company Mabanaft has started supplying jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to airlines at Frankfurt Airport. This move marks an expansion of Mabanaft’s aviation business into the German market. However, the volumes involved are currently quite small.…