9 October 20242 October 2024 The four factors behind Nebraska’s biomanufacturing potential The state’s agricultural prowess combined with its openness to biobased investment means it should be among the first in line to benefit from any further renewable fuel laws for the aviation industry
2 October 202427 September 2024 Biotalys Granted Patents for EVOCA in Both Europe and the United States Company Builds Global Intellectual Property Safeguards for Its Crop Protection Pipeline
26 April 202423 April 2024 CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging Together with NatureWorks, LLC., the combined performance of Ingeo™ PLA with PHACT PHA has delivered these two new compounds packed with performance and priced competitively
17 January 202418 January 2024 GreenLight Biosciences Announces EPA Registration of Calantha GreenLight Biosciences Secures EPA Registration for new bioinsecticide, Calantha - Historic Step Towards A Safer and More Sustainable Food System
7 September 20235 September 2023 Rules for Chemicals Made from Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks under the Toxic Substances Control Act EPA is proposing rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 18 chemicals made from plastic waste-derived feedstocks that would ensure they are free from unsafe contaminants before they can be used to make transportation fuels
19 April 202314 April 2023 Exxon’s new ‘advanced recycling’ plant raises environmental concerns Advocates warn plants like the latest addition to the Texas complex generate hazardous pollutants and provide cover for oil giants to produce new plastic products
28 March 202328 March 2023 Researchers Separate Cotton From Polyester in Blended Fabric The North-Carolina-State-University scientists use a “cocktail” of enzymes in a mildly acidic solution to chop up cellulose in cotton so it will “fall out” of the blended woven structure
16 February 202314 February 2023 Efforts to Regulate Plastic Pollution Likely to Increase in 2023 Actions by Congress and the Biden Administration indicate that regulation of plastic pollution and related activities will accelerate over the coming year
30 January 202325 January 2023 LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels Receives EPA Fuel Pathway Approval Milestone for Soperton, GA Facility Marks First-Ever EPA Approval for Ethanol as a Feedstock for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
27 January 202324 January 2023 Do Plants Clean the Air? The Future of Air Purifying Plants Recent studies have proven that houseplants offer health benefits like improving concentration and productivity, reducing stress levels, and boosting your mood
5 January 202327 December 2022 It’s the holiday season for US renewable chemicals While the renewable chemicals industry continues to play second fiddle to biofuels when it comes to US government funding (it’s true!), the Biden Administration’s actions towards boosting the bioeconomy are setting off a flurry of activities on how renewable chemicals companies can dip in to these bioeconomy-related funding initiatives
15 December 202212 December 2022 Initiative to slow new plastic resin capacity through permitting introduced in U.S. Congress Legislators from the Democratic Party representing some U.S. coastal states introduced in early December 2022 a bill named Protecting Communities from Plastics Act that aims at tighter controls on permitting for future plastic production capacity, new or expanded
19 September 202214 September 2022 How to make recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change Chemists are manipulating the greenhouse gas to make clothing, mattresses, shoes and more
22 July 202218 July 2022 Jim Hurt commentary: Can Gov. Scott and VT Climate Council go around the court’s crazy EPA ruling? The missing ingredient that Gov. Scott and Vermont utilities can bring to the table is a profitable plan for CO2 removal which can be reused to make synthetic fuels and other products
21 July 202218 July 2022 California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer It will take several years to find out for sure, but the world's fifth largest economy will likely force changes far beyond the state's borders
11 July 20226 July 2022 Carbon Analysis of Wood Composite Panels Wood products store 9,786 million metric tons of carbon dioxide representing two times the amount of carbon stored in forests in United States National Parks
22 June 202215 June 2022 Biobased monopropylene glycol: The bumpy road to a decarbonised world In the mid 2000s a PNNL researchers team discovered a metal catalyst with a soluble base co-catalyst, which converted plant-based, seed-oil-derived glycerol and plant sugar alcohols into MPG
12 May 20229 May 2022 Advanced Recycling Is Not Waste Incineration and Is Essential to a Circular Economy for Plastics Mischaracterization of Advanced Recycling Slows Progress
9 May 20224 May 2022 Carbon Capture Coalition Responds to Administration’s CCUS Guidance While direct air capture and carbon utilization are more nascent technologies, they will also play an important role in a deeply decarbonized economy
11 February 20227 February 2022 Microsoft and Shell are betting on a company making greener jet fuel LanzaJet recently received $50 million in funding from Microsoft, adding to previous investments from Shell and a handful of other energy companies and airlines
6 December 202130 November 2021 Breaking News: BASF Honored with Two Chemical Week 2021 Sustainability Awards Chemical Week has named BASF winner of the Best Sustainable Feedstock Initiative award and the Best Sustainable Product award
22 November 202117 November 2021 Deutschland im Kunststoffrecycling und bei Biokunststoffen europaweit mit den meisten Patenten Umwandlung von abgeschiedenem CO2 in Kraftstoffe und andere wertvolle Kohlenwasserstoffe
20 October 202115 October 2021 Feds will consider regulating chemical recycling sector The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8
4 June 20219 September 2021 Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Carbon capture sequestration technology won’t solve crisis The majority of carbon dioxide from CCS is used for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and there are many economic, social, and environmental problems associated with
2 December 20209 September 2021 American Agriculture Leaders Commend Governors for Support on Addressing Biogenic CO2 Barrier Reynolds and Ricketts Among State Governors Urging EPA To Take Prompt Action
19 October 202014 October 2020 Monster on the Big Muddy: REG Geismar to expand renewable hydrocarbon production to 340 million gallons Construction should begin in mid to late 2021 with target mechanical completion date in late 2023
9 October 20208 October 2020 Put fees, EPR and recycled content in the mix for plastics policy This industry plan should include specific commitments for using recycled plastic in a wide range of products
29 September 20209 September 2021 Trump administration eyes at least $300 million aid to refiners denied biofuel waivers: sources The aid would help compensate refiners that have been caught short by the ruling
25 September 20209 September 2021 Biogenic CO2 Coalition Files Formal Petition for Rulemaking with EPA Includes Legal Justification to Change Status of Carbon Emissions from Ag Feedstocks
1 September 202027 August 2020 New Scientific Review Shows Biogenic CO2 Emissions From Agricultural Crops Are De Minimis, Despite EPA’s Decade Long Regulatory Barrier Science Shows That EPA Should Take Action & Address Long Overdue Issue Harming America’s Heartland
Not all carbon emissions are equal? Agricultural crop producers in the US have reportedly submitted multiple requests to EPA for clarity on the regulatory treatment of biogenic CO2 emissions
27 August 202024 August 2020 Biogenic Emissions: Credit Where It’s Due An improved understanding of biogenic emissions from agricultural crops could change the economics of biobased product manufacturing and biofuel production
18 August 202015 August 2020 Biogenic CO2 Coalition Announces New Digital Ad Campaign Urging EPA to Follow Sound Science & Grow U.S. Bioeconomy U.S. Agriculture Industry Leaders Continue to Seek EPA Action on Decade-Long Regulatory Loophole
14 August 202014 August 2020 American Agriculture Leaders Thank Members of Congress for Bipartisan Support on Addressing Biogenic CO2 Barrier House Leaders Urge EPA To Take Action & Address Long Overdue Issue Harming Development of U.S. Bioeconomy
7 August 20203 August 2020 Agriculture Leaders Urge EPA To Allow Public Comment on CO2 Emissions from Annual Crops Biogenic CO2 Coalition Urges EPA to Consider Public Comments on Removing Roadblock to Rural Economy
20 July 20209 September 2021 NGFA, NFU, and Hemp Industries Association Join Growing Biogenic CO2 Coalition New Members Show Broad Support for EPA Rulemaking on Biogenic CO2 Emissions for Agriculture Crops
2 July 202028 June 2020 Genomatica Celebrates Third EPA Award Win with Brontide™ Natural Butylene Glycol Award recognizes groundbreaking scientific solutions to real-world environmental problems
15 June 202012 June 2020 Biogenic CO2 Coalition Urges EPA to Reconsider Year-Long Delay in Helping American Agriculture The Biogenic CO2 Coalition is a group of leading agricultural organizations fighting for the fair and science-based treatment of annual farm crops by the Environmental Protection Agency
7 February 20204 February 2020 Clearing the FOG – Reclaiming advanced biofuel from Fats, Oils and Grease Reclaiming biofuels from grease trap waste provides a readily available alternative source of energy that reduces dependence upon fossil fuels
14 November 20199 September 2021 Cellulose car, fermentation for fragrances, world’s 1st solar hydrogen electrolysis facility, green tea leather alternative, hydrogen from CO2 and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of November 7th
4 October 20191 October 2019 Exclusive: EPA granted full biofuel waivers to refineries despite Energy Department advice – memo Decision upset the powerful U.S. corn lobby, already angry at the Trump administration’s move in August to grant 31 full exemptions to refineries
7 June 20194 June 2019 Boulder Clean teams up with Braskem for more sustainable packaging The new, more sustainable Boulder Clean laundry container is made from Braskem's plant-based I'm green Polyethylene bioplastic
4 June 20193 June 2019 From lethal spider toxins to eco-friendly pesticides Significant funding and effort have been invested in the discovery, study, and development of agrochemical pesticide alternatives
29 May 201925 May 2019 Solugen Inc. Secures $32 Million in Series B Funding Founders Fund Leads Latest Funding Round for Emerging Company Seeking to Decarbonize the Chemicals Industry with Bio-Based Technologies
11 April 20198 April 2019 Mallow sugar factory site may get a sweet new lease of life Greencore set to meet with County Council officials to discuss future uses for the site
27 March 201922 March 2019 US Federal Agencies Release Framework for Advancing the Bioeconomy New Framework to increase government accountability and accelerate innovative and sustainable technologies
27 February 201922 February 2019 The green revolution will be blue: Harvesting algae for the bio-economy Use of algae for applications in the nutraceutical, chemicals and cosmetic markets is growing since companies are increasingly seeking alternatives to fossil fuel-based products
25 June 201821 June 2018 EPA Approves Registration of Isobutanol in 16% Blends in Gasoline Gevo welcome the announcement, as it allows customers and partners a much better product performance
22 June 201819 June 2018 NMMA Praises EPA Approval of Bio-Isobutanol as New Biofuel Additive NMMA has been a leading voice in the effort to secure approval for bio-isobutanol, raising it directly with Administrator Pruitt on multiple occasions since he took office
7 May 20184 May 2018 Administrator Pruitt Promotes Environmental Stewardship with Forestry Leaders and Students in Georgia This policy will provide certainty to rural communities and the forest industry while supporting economic growth