7 October 20224 October 2022Against greenwashingSome 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 2022Bioplastics: Re-shaping the future of our planetThe landscape of plastics and drivers for sustainable solutions
26 May 20209 September 2021ASTM approves 7th annex to D7566 sustainable jet fuel specification: HC-HEFAAnnex 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 2019Delta invests $2 million for study of potential facility to produce biofuel from forest floor debrisDelta 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 2019Classifying Microbe-Based ProductsASTM International’s industrial biotechnology committee is developing a proposed standard to help classify microorganisms
12 June 20188 June 2018New Downy Nature Blends Helps Extend the Life of Clothes With the Power of PlantsNew product provides powerful conditioning using a plant-based formula, helping to keep clothes looking newer, longer
25 April 201815 September 2019Why “Certified” Compostable?Certification is critical for making sure claims are clear, consistent, and scientifically based
20 November 201716 November 2017BPI Taps DIN CERTCO For Third-Party Compostability VerificationPartnership with World Leader will Solidify North American Certification
15 March 201713 March 2017Global Standards Organization ASTM International Unveils New Cannabis CommitteeThe 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 2016ASTM Plastics Committee to Revise Key Composting StandardSpecification does not describe contents of products or their performance with regards to compostability or biodegradability
25 April 201619 April 2016ASTM Completes Revision of Standard SpecificationGevo’s Alcohol to Jet Fuel Now Eligible to be Used for Commercial Flights
18 November 201517 November 2015New ASTM standard for plastic marine biodegradabilityTests will help establish parameters to develop plastics that ensure faster biodegradation
16 November 20159 September 2021Neste and Boeing to lead the industry on commercialization of renewable aviation fuelsThe 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 2015New ASTM Standard Tests and Supports Biodegradability of Plastics in WaterStandard providing specific test methods to determine biodegradation rates in different marine habitats
2 October 20159 September 2021Joule achieves U.S. EPA registration for CO2-recycled ethanolSunflow®-E ethanol is now cleared for commercial use in E10 and E15 gasoline blends
23 September 201521 September 2015The Digest’s 2015 6-Minute Country Guide to France’s Advanced BioeconomyMandates and national consumption
27 August 201526 August 2015Butamax and Gevo enter into global patent cross-license and settlement agreementsAccelerating development of markets for bio-based isobutanol and end all litigation
6 July 20153 July 2015The 10 Hottest, Bossest Renewable Plastic Technologies10 technologies that are changing the landscape. Let’s dive into the who and why
11 June 201510 June 2015TerraVerdae introduces biodegradable microspheres for cosmetics and personal care productsNew PHA-based ingredient for cosmetic facial scrubs to address concerns of freshwater pollution from synthetic, non-degradable plastic microbeads
13 May 20159 September 2021Joule’s CO2-recycled ethanol meets U.S. and European specificationsFuel-grade ethanol from recycled CO2: Successful results from third-party testing
11 May 20159 September 2021Joule, Audi confirm revolutionary Sunflow fuel meets US, EU specsSuccessful testing of ethanol produced from CO2
2 March 201527 February 2015European Bioplastics Members portrait: Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO BioBag InternationalMain strategy behind our partner concept is “Think Globally – Act Locally”
27 May 201426 May 2014Study shows mallee based jet fuel has firm rootsBiofuel from Australia’s mallee tree is viable and sustainable
19 February 201418 February 2014The quest for bio-polystyreneCurrent developments and the hunt for alternatives
16 December 201313 December 2013Sapphire Energy and Phillips 66 to AdvanceCommercialization of Algae Crude OilAgreement to Co-Process Algae Crude Oil with Conventional Crude Oil and Complete Fuel Certifications
27 September 20134 October 2013ASTM publishes D7862 standard for butanolNew ASTM International Standard Establishes Performance Requirements for Butanol for Use as Automotive Engine Fuel
2 April 2012Huge Potential for Bio-Based Auto Parts Says StudyVoluntary labeling program would promote greater use of bio-based products for cars and trucks
15 June 2010Steelcase Introduces Bio-Based Packaging MaterialEcoCradle(TM) packaging made from agricultural byproducts developed by Ecovative
12 November 2008Air New Zealand and Boeing Announce December Date for Sustainable Biofuels Test FlightPartnership with Rolls-Royce and UOP highlights the path to fuel certification
