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Biomass Innovations – the Demonstrators
For the past few weeks we’ve been delving into the world of biomass, taking a closer look at the successful projects chosen under the UK Government’s Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Program to see what some of the biofuel technologies of the…
Volvo Goes Leather Free
Volvo announced it is putting an end to the use of leather in its EVs. The move comes out of concern around the environmental impacts of cattle farming, especially GHG emissions. When revealing its new C40 electric crossover, Volvo also…
Roctool And CEA Create The First Bio-Based And 100% Recyclable Photovoltaic Panels
French CEA and Roctool, the specialists in mold heating and cooling technologies for plastics and composites, have joined forces to create innovative recyclable, bio-based photovoltaic panels. The partnership, which started in May as part of the EasyPOC system, and is…
Press Release: Clariant Completes Construction Of First Commercial Sunliquid® Cellulosic Ethanol Plant In Podari, Romania
Muttenz, October 15, 2021 – Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced the official completion of its sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania. The completed construction is an important next step for the commercial deployment…
Press Release: UPM launches UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) – a renewable product to significantly reduce CO₂ footprint of rubber and plastics applications
UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) represent UPM's latest revolutionary development in sustainable solutions. They address the urgent need to reduce CO₂ emissions of rubber and plastics products by offering a truly sustainable alternative to fossil-based carbon black and precipitated…
Pluton Biosciences Raises $6.6M in Seed Funding
Pluton Biosciences, a St. Louis based biotechnology startup has raised $6.6 million in seed funding to advance its product development efforts. According to the startup, the financing was led by Oakland-based venture capital firm Better Ventures. Other investors include the…