Business
The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks
Accenture and NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, estimate that the chemicals industry needs to cut annual GHG emissions by 186 million tons in total over the next thirty years to reach net zero by 2050. While most chemical…
IKEA and Let’s Go Zero Launch Campaign for Schools
IKEA UK has joined forces with Let’s Go Zero, a coalition campaign led by climate solution charity Ashden which aims to help all 32,000 schools in the UK reach zero carbon by 2030.
Smurfit Kappa Launches Recyclable Water-resistant Paper
Last month, Smurfit Kappa launched AquaStop, a sustainable water-resistant paper packaging solution. The product is part of the new TechniPaper portfolio, which includes high-performance papers designed for handling the variety of requirements that are faced in complex supply chains.
Modern Synthesis Uses Bacterial Nanocellulose in Fashion
Modern Synthesis, a biomaterial innovation company that develops radical and regenerative material solutions for the fashion industry, is joining others in the use of nanocellulose. Studies show that bacterial nanocellulose is the core of building a uniquely versatile material that…
Bon Vivant and Abolis Biotechnologies Partner to Bring Animal-Free Dairy to France
European biotech leader Abolis and French alternative dairy startup Bon Vivant have announced an important partnership. The companies have joined forces to produce precision fermentation-based animal-free dairy products on an industrial scale.
Covation Biomaterials Launches Independently
Covation Biomaterials is being launched as an independent business after the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Ruian, China-headquartered Huafon Group.