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AFYREN achieves B Corp certification for sustainability
AFYREN, a greentech company, has earned B CorpTM certification. This global standard is set by B Lab. It measures a company’s social, environmental, and governance performance. The process is independent and verified. Nicolas Sordet, CEO of AFYREN, said, “B CorpTM…
Clariant’s bio-based Licocare RBW gains FDA approval
Clariant has announced that its bio-based Licocare RBW wax additives have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications involving food contact. The approval expands the company's existing clearances from…
EU wants your take on industrial biotechnology reform
The European Commission wants to hear from you about its plans to transform Europe's industrial biotechnology sector. The proposed Biotech Act II, due late next year, aims to help bio-based products compete with traditional fossil alternatives. It builds on the…
GAIA BioMaterials secures European patent for PLA-free bioplastic films
GAIA BioMaterials, a leader in biodegradable and compostable bioplastics, has received final approval for a European patent on its PLA-free film extrusion materials. The patent, filed in 2020, protects a new line of compounds that replace traditional polylactic acid with…
Europe eyes bio-based materials for dual-use strategy
Europe's bio-based industries are making a case for their inclusion in the continent's rapidly evolving dual-use innovation strategy, arguing that biomanufacturing technologies could serve both civilian and defence applications. The Bio-based Industries Consortium has published a report highlighting how biotechnology…
Biotalys secures first U.S. state approval for EVOCA in Florida
Biotalys, an innovative agricultural technology company specializing in protein-based biocontrols, announced today that its biofungicide EVOCA™ has received state registration in Florida. This marks the first time a biocontrol product from the company's AGROBODY™ platform has gained approval at the…