28 October 202424 October 2024 Unable to get its cosmetics plant project financed, Global Bioenergies is now focusing all its efforts on SAF opportunities The Company is now devoting all its energy to applying its technology to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), with a model of industrial partnerships
22 October 202416 October 2024 Critical Developments Shaping Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Leading Suppliers, Speakers & Hot Topics With over 3,000 professionals expected to attend, this event will showcase several industry leaders demonstrating today’s new-age technologies focused on sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes
11 January 20244 January 2024 Circular and Innovative Production of Microalgae-based Fuels for Shipping and Aviation COCPIT is a new EU funded project supporting sustainable transport fuels uptake through a new end-user’ decision tool
7 October 20224 October 2022 Against greenwashing Some brands falsely promote their products as plant-based to attract green consumers, but companies are indeed opting for biomass-derived alternatives instead of their petrochemical counterpart to formulate products
1 February 202231 January 2022 Bioplastics: Re-shaping the future of our planet The landscape of plastics and drivers for sustainable solutions
26 May 20209 September 2021 ASTM approves 7th annex to D7566 sustainable jet fuel specification: HC-HEFA Annex A7 establishes criteria for the production and use of a type of synthesized paraffinic kerosene from hydrocarbon-hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids
4 October 20192 October 2019 Delta invests $2 million for study of potential facility to produce biofuel from forest floor debris Delta expects the feasibility study to be complete by the middle of 2020. At that time, Delta will evaluate the next steps in moving forward with the project's development
21 June 201920 June 2019 Classifying Microbe-Based Products ASTM International’s industrial biotechnology committee is developing a proposed standard to help classify microorganisms
12 June 20188 June 2018 New Downy Nature Blends Helps Extend the Life of Clothes With the Power of Plants New product provides powerful conditioning using a plant-based formula, helping to keep clothes looking newer, longer
25 April 201815 September 2019 Why “Certified” Compostable? Certification is critical for making sure claims are clear, consistent, and scientifically based
20 November 201716 November 2017 BPI Taps DIN CERTCO For Third-Party Compostability Verification Partnership with World Leader will Solidify North American Certification
15 March 201713 March 2017 Global Standards Organization ASTM International Unveils New Cannabis Committee The global standards organization formed the committee to focus on “creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes.”
22 August 201618 August 2016 ASTM Plastics Committee to Revise Key Composting Standard Specification does not describe contents of products or their performance with regards to compostability or biodegradability
25 April 201619 April 2016 ASTM Completes Revision of Standard Specification Gevo’s Alcohol to Jet Fuel Now Eligible to be Used for Commercial Flights
18 November 201517 November 2015 New ASTM standard for plastic marine biodegradability Tests will help establish parameters to develop plastics that ensure faster biodegradation
16 November 20159 September 2021 Neste and Boeing to lead the industry on commercialization of renewable aviation fuels The companies will work toward American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) fuel standard approval allowing the commercial use of high freezing point renewable aviation fuel by airlines
5 October 20153 October 2015 New ASTM Standard Tests and Supports Biodegradability of Plastics in Water Standard providing specific test methods to determine biodegradation rates in different marine habitats
2 October 20159 September 2021 Joule achieves U.S. EPA registration for CO2-recycled ethanol Sunflow®-E ethanol is now cleared for commercial use in E10 and E15 gasoline blends
23 September 201521 September 2015 The Digest’s 2015 6-Minute Country Guide to France’s Advanced Bioeconomy Mandates and national consumption
27 August 201526 August 2015 Butamax and Gevo enter into global patent cross-license and settlement agreements Accelerating development of markets for bio-based isobutanol and end all litigation
6 July 20153 July 2015 The 10 Hottest, Bossest Renewable Plastic Technologies 10 technologies that are changing the landscape. Let’s dive into the who and why
11 June 201510 June 2015 TerraVerdae introduces biodegradable microspheres for cosmetics and personal care products New PHA-based ingredient for cosmetic facial scrubs to address concerns of freshwater pollution from synthetic, non-degradable plastic microbeads
13 May 20159 September 2021 Joule’s CO2-recycled ethanol meets U.S. and European specifications Fuel-grade ethanol from recycled CO2: Successful results from third-party testing
11 May 20159 September 2021 Joule, Audi confirm revolutionary Sunflow fuel meets US, EU specs Successful testing of ethanol produced from CO2
2 March 201527 February 2015 European Bioplastics Members portrait: Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO BioBag International Main strategy behind our partner concept is “Think Globally – Act Locally”
27 May 201426 May 2014 Study shows mallee based jet fuel has firm roots Biofuel from Australia’s mallee tree is viable and sustainable
19 February 201418 February 2014 The quest for bio-polystyrene Current developments and the hunt for alternatives
16 December 201313 December 2013 Sapphire Energy and Phillips 66 to AdvanceCommercialization of Algae Crude Oil Agreement to Co-Process Algae Crude Oil with Conventional Crude Oil and Complete Fuel Certifications
27 September 20134 October 2013 ASTM publishes D7862 standard for butanol New ASTM International Standard Establishes Performance Requirements for Butanol for Use as Automotive Engine Fuel
2 April 2012 Huge Potential for Bio-Based Auto Parts Says Study Voluntary labeling program would promote greater use of bio-based products for cars and trucks
15 June 2010 Steelcase Introduces Bio-Based Packaging Material EcoCradle(TM) packaging made from agricultural byproducts developed by Ecovative
12 November 2008 Air New Zealand and Boeing Announce December Date for Sustainable Biofuels Test Flight Partnership with Rolls-Royce and UOP highlights the path to fuel certification
