Regulation
China unifies environmental law with bioeconomy in mind
China's new Ecological and Environmental Code took effect on August 15, 2026. It consolidates a wide range of environmental laws into a single national framework, with ecological conservation and biodiversity protection at its core. The code was adopted on March…
New EU packaging waste rules applied from August 2026
New European Union rules on packaging and packaging waste took effect on 12 August 2026, reshaping how products across the bloc are packaged. The regulation aims to protect the environment and public health while opening new opportunities for businesses in…
Study offers framework for choosing biodiesel feedstocks
A new study offers biodiesel producers a clearer framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing climate impact and air pollution together. Researchers at Chonnam National University in South Korea conducted a life-cycle assessment comparing five biodiesel feedstocks. The study, led by…
EPA approval opens biofuel market to CoverCress oil
The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved oil from CoverCress for renewable fuel production. CoverCress is a winter oilseed crop developed by CoverCress Inc. The approval falls under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. It gives the crop access to…
China’s fermentation giants eye mycoprotein
China's largest fermentation manufacturers are redirecting production capacity toward mycoprotein and other alternative proteins. That is according to a new report from the Good Food Institute APAC, authored by researcher Dr. Dirk van der Kley. The report links the shift…
Biofuel push risks food crisis, new T&E study warns
Global biofuel consumption could rise by 30% this year and nearly 70% by 2030, according to a new study from Transport & Environment (T&E). The surge is being driven by a scramble for biofuel feedstocks amid high oil prices. The…