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Evanesce to launch production of compostable drinking straws using Biodolomer material
Evanesce, an American producer of sustainable serviceware, is set to commence production of 7.5 million drinking straws made from Biodolomer, a compostable material derived from limestone. This innovative material is developed and manufactured by Gaia Biomaterials, a Swedish company renowned…
Norwegian Armed Forces pioneers biofuel use for aviation
The Norwegian Armed Forces has marked a significant milestone in sustainable aviation by implementing the use of biofuels for business travel at Ålesund Airport Vigra. In collaboration with the airline Norwegian, the Armed Forces will blend 15 percent biofuel on…
Avantium and Plastipak collaborate for sustainable packaging solutions
Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced a conditional offtake agreement with Plastipak, a major manufacturer of rigid plastic containers for food, beverages, and consumer products. This partnership focuses on the procurement of polyethylene furanoate…
ReBioCycle initiative launches bioplastic recycling hubs across Europe
ReBioCycle, a consortium of 20 partners, has embarked on an ambitious project aimed at advancing the recycling of bioplastics across Europe. Funded by the Circular Bio-based Joint Undertaking (JU) under the EU's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme with a…
Avalon BioEnergy announces development of SAF biorefinery in Uruguay
Avalon BioEnergy, a prominent player in the biofuel industry, has unveiled plans to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Uruguay, with a total projected investment of approximately US $380 million. The initiative is supported by the Uruguayan government,…
Zaragoza unveils new biorefinery to enhance circular economy
Zaragoza has officially launched its latest biorefinery, integral to the CIRCULAR BIOCARBON project, which receives funding from the CBE JU under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 initiative. Operated by Urbaser, a key player in environmental solutions, this facility aims to…