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Solenis, Moleaer team up on nanobubbles for biosolids treatment
Solenis has signed a strategic representation agreement with Moleaer to expand the use of nanobubbles in biological wastewater treatment. Solenis provides water treatment, process and hygiene solutions. Moleaer specializes in nanobubble technology. Under the global deal, Solenis becomes Moleaer’s exclusive…
ECOncrete and Submar team up on marine bioconcrete protection
ECOncrete, a developer of bio-enhancing marine bioconcrete technology, and Submar, a design-build erosion control company, have announced a new strategic partnership. The deal will bring bio-based protection solutions to the Gulf Coast and offshore markets. Under the agreement, Submar will…
Verbio opens large-scale plant for rapeseed-based chemicals
Verbio has commissioned what it calls the world's first large-scale ethenolysis plant based on rapeseed methyl ester. The facility sits at its Bitterfeld site. The company invested nearly EUR 100 million in it. The plant can produce up to 60,000…
EU-funded projects push algae into industrial production
European projects are turning algae into a serious industrial resource. The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), an EU public-private partnership, backs the work. It spans microalgae biorefineries, seaweed farming and algae-based proteins. Algae hold proteins, lipids, pigments and…
UN Global Compact releases framework for sustainable procurement
The United Nations Global Compact has launched a new resource for procurement teams. The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework aims to help companies build sustainability into everyday buying decisions. The launch targets a common gap. Governments are advancing rules for more…
Singapore invests S$118 million to grow its bioeconomy
Singapore is investing S$118 million (about US$92 million) to grow its bioeconomy. The new Bioeconomy Funding Initiative (FI) sits under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 Plan. It aims to help energy and chemicals companies develop and commercialise bio-based solutions.…