19 August 201913 August 2019Growing bio-based solvent marketThese specialty chemicals continue to look for safer and less carbon emitter alternatives
24 July 201922 July 2019Green Biologics to shut its first commercial bio-based chemicals plant in USUK-headquartered biotechnology firm Green Biologics has announced that it has failed to secure funding to keep its US facility – which produces bio-based chemicals
19 March 201914 March 2019Biosolvents solving challenges– from dry cleaning and cleaning shorelines to biomass and biofuel productionBiosolvents are looked at as an environmental win-win - as well as a win for better performance and safety with lower toxicity issues
6 December 20189 December 2018The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs in 2018 – Now choose the number 1Il Bioeconomista has asked a panel of world bioeconomy experts to tell us the Chief Executive Officers that have stood out as the most innovative during the last year
16 August 201813 August 2018Top 10 Biobased Summer ProductsIt's set to be a long summer, so here's our guide to enjoying it in a biobased way
14 August 201811 August 2018The Top 10 advances in renewable butanol: what’s speeding up, where are the slow-downs?In its isobutanol and n-butanol versions, we’ve seen numerous companies set forth on a butanol journey and we have yet to see massive commercial volumes of it
24 July 201820 July 2018Bio-based solvents on the riseSeveral criteria should be fulfilled in order to call a solvent ‘green’
8 June 20186 June 2018Ground-breaking bio-based dry cleaning solvent to be produced by Green Biologics and Kreussler ChemicalsWorld-wide patented SOLVONK4 is the first and only bio-based solvent in the dry cleaning industry
4 April 20184 April 2018Green Biologics partners with Kingsford® Charcoal to launch new EcolightTM natural Charcoal Lighter FluidKingsford® EcoLightTM Powered by GreenFlame® charcoal lighter fluid will be available at retailers across the country starting later this month
9 March 20189 September 2021Engineering Clostridia: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to n-Butanol Production from Biomass and CO2Cooperational project to directly utilize cellulose and fix CO2 for n-butanol production from lignocellulosic biomass
1 February 201830 January 2018Ingenza embarks on ConBioChem collaborationCompany aims to develop new industrial biotech-based routes to commodity chemicals
8 January 20187 January 2018Alkol Biotech and BRD, the commercialization partner in the BIOFOREVER Consortium, sign a LOI for sustainable biomass sourcing in EuropeUK based company is able to provide European-grown canes to any biotechnology project in the continent
13 October 20179 October 2017Green Biologics’ renewable chemicals granted Kosher and Halal certificationCompany’s n-butanol and acetone can now serve as ingredients for the growing markets for kosher and halal consumer goods
14 July 201711 July 2017Green Biologics Achieves REACH Certification, Sets Sights on EuropeCompliance with stringent REACH regulations positions company to further expand market share internationally
6 July 20174 July 2017N-butanol and beyond: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Green BiologicsCEO Sean Sutcliffe gave this illuminating overview of the company’s progress and promise at ABLC 2017 in Washington DC
26 May 201722 May 2017Green Biologics Honored with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Commercialization Achievement AwardGreen Biologics is recognized for its leadership in the biorenewable industry and successful commercialization of renewable alternatives to n-butanol and acetone
20 February 201716 February 2017Jungbunzlauer and Green Biologics Partner on Bio-Based PlasticizersRenewable Tributyl Citrate and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is Focus of Collaboration
10 February 20178 February 2017Green Biologics Acquires GreenFlameTM Brand, Inks Kroger as First Retail Partner for Sustainable Charcoal Lighter FluidLargest grocery retailer by revenue signs on to offer Green Biologics’ first high performance, bio-based product for consumers
9 February 20177 February 2017Green Biologics Recognized as a Clean Technology Leader by Two Prestigious Industry AwardsSpecialty chemicals company named in the 2017 Global Cleantech 100 and a 2016 Global Clean Energy Award winner
5 minutes with… David Anderson, Global Vice President of Marketing for Green BiologicsInterview with Emily O’Dowd sheds light on the importance of understanding your consumers
16 December 201616 December 2016Renewable specialty chemicals: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to Green BiologicsGreen Biologics CEO Sean Sutcliffe gave this comprehensive presentation at ABLC
14 December 201613 December 2016Minnesota n-butanol plant comes onlineThe plant has already made its first customer shipment and facility operations are going well so far
8 December 20167 December 2016Green Biologics receives USDA CertificationRenewable Specialty Chemicals Company receives Certification Under USDA BioPreferred® Program
23 November 201619 November 2016Five bio-based companies to watchList of the top five companies to keep your eyes on, that have the potential for capturing the right markets
10 November 20169 November 2016Green Biologics announces partnership with HOC IndustriesBlending, packaging, and distribution for high value consumer products
21 October 201619 October 2016Green Biologics Announces New Brands for High Purity, Bio-Based ProductsRenewable Specialty Chemistry Company Introduces BioPure™ and GreenInside® Product Lines
13 October 201612 October 2016USDA: Biobased products industry has major impact on economySecond Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry analyzes revenue and jobs at the national and state level in 2014
8 October 20166 October 2016Green Biologics selects Caldic as its EU distribution partnerGreen Biologics announced EMEA biochemical distribution deal
19 September 201612 September 2016Green Biologics and Acme Hardesty Launch Bio-Based Esters for Personal Care MarketsFull Range of 100 percent Bio-based Esters Introduced at In-Cosmetics Show in NYC
7 September 20165 September 2016Demonstration project started for the conversion of woody biomass to chemicalsBy a consortium of 14 European companies using EU funding under the Horizon 2020 program
17 August 20169 September 202150 Hot Bio-Based Companies, 50 Quick TakesWhich goals and projects should be considered top-priority in the coming years besides solar, wind and hydro-based companies in regards to upgrading biomass?
14 June 201613 June 2016Ahem, it’s the chems: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Sofinnova and biobased chemicals private equityCompany chief Denis Luquin gave these slides on renewable chemical private equity at ABLC 2016
27 May 201620 May 2016Renewable specialty chemicals: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to Green BiologicsGBL works with feedstock partners to deliver capital efficient production models
27 April 201621 April 2016Acme-Hardesty and Green Biologics, Inc. Announce Distribution AgreementRenewable, bio-based chemicals widening Acme-Hardesty’s product line based on renewable palm and castor feedstock
20 April 201615 April 2016Green Biologics partner with Nexeo for US distribution of n-butanol and acetoneNexeo will be Green Biologics’ national distributor in a number of key markets including CASE, HI&I, PCI and energy chemicals
7 March 20164 March 2016Stimulating Investment To Grow the Biobased EconomyThe challenge our industry faces right now is to continue building investment in the biobased economy
3 March 201625 February 2016From Upstream to Downstream, the importance of the Value ChainPlant Based Summit shows optimism surrounding the commercialisation of renewable chemicals
25 January 201621 January 2016Little Falls ethanol plant begins renovationConstruction has started to convert it to a renewable chemical manufacturing plant
20 January 201619 January 20162015: Renewable Chemicals ReviewContinued low petrochemical prices led to several rethinking strategies
11 January 201616 January 2016That was the biobased year that was!NNFCC takes a look at the highlights 2015
8 December 20157 December 2015Green Biologics starts construction of renewable chemical plantCommercial production is scheduled to commence in 2016
2 December 20151 December 2015The American Chemistry Council Approves Membership for Green BiologicsRenewable speciality chemicals company furthers commitment to sustainability by joining industry-leading trade association
29 October 201526 October 2015Butanol and The Case of a Global Sustainable SocietyTo Be, or Not to Be… By Dr Kapil S Lokare, Special to The Digest
23 October 201523 October 201510 Signature biofuels projects for 2015-16, and where they areThat was then, this is now
1 June 201529 May 2015Cellulosic biofuels and perceptions of readiness, viabilityReaders rate 27 different cellulosic biofuels technologies on perceptions of commercial readiness, viability, reasons for skepticism, and levels of confidence and awareness
29 May 201528 May 2015Global Bioenergies: ‘Back to the future’ with n-butanolLittle Falls facility to become retrofitted for n-butanol and acetone production in early summer
5 May 20154 May 2015Green Biologics wins award at Global Cleantech Forum Europe 2015Company was honored for the impressiveness of raising over $100 million since December 2013, including $76 million in December 2014
18 March 201517 March 2015The Iowa Renaissance: The Advanced Bioeconomy is on view in IowaNew technologies, new wealth, new jobs, falling emissions, a new energy security, bipartisanship, new hope — Communities of Progress are building. But will the presidential candidates see it?
