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Bioforcetech, RDD and Virus Inks team up on sustainable textiles
Three companies have joined forces to develop sustainable textiles using an unexpected source: material derived from sewage sludge. Bioforcetech, RDD and Virus Inks announced a collaboration to create circular, high-performance textile materials and garments. The partnership centers on OurCarbon, a…
Carbon Direct, C2X partner on Louisiana biofuel project
Carbon Direct and C2X have joined forces on a Louisiana project that will transform forestry residues into biofuel while permanently storing carbon dioxide underground. The Beaver Lake Biofuels project addresses a growing problem in Louisiana. The decline of the pulp…
Waste-to-energy industry expands worldwide while China struggles
The number of waste-to-energy plants worldwide grew in 2025, though China's once-booming market is contracting as Southeast Asia emerges as a new growth region. More than 3,100 thermal waste treatment plants were operating globally by the end of 2025, with…
Illinois association advances soy-based products through research challenge
The Illinois Soybean Association is advancing new domestic applications for soybeans through its Springboard Challenge program as trade volatility highlights the need for diversified markets. The checkoff-funded initiative brings together researchers from Illinois universities to address specific research problems and…
Onego Bio and Sigma collaborate on egg protein innovation
Multinational food company Sigma Foods has entered a collaboration with Onego Bio to evaluate Bioalbumen, a non-animal egg protein produced through precision fermentation. The partnership will assess the functionality and commercial viability of the ingredient as an alternative to traditional…
Syzygy Plasmonics and Geo partner to build SAF projects in Brazil
Syzygy Plasmonics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Geo bio gas&carbon to develop commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Brazil using sugarcane waste. The collaboration will combine Geo's biogas operations expertise with Syzygy's electrified reforming technology to convert…