A new certificate for the renewable carbon economy: ‘OK renewable’ from TÜV AUSTRIA
This unique new label shows for the first time the share of fossil carbon in manufacturing and/or in products that has been replaced by biomass, CO₂ and recycling, and expresses it as a single, easy-to-understand product property
Peak Sustainability Ventures & Arvind launch India’s first industrial-scale cotton-stalk torrefaction project, decarbonizing textile manufacturing in Gujarat
The project will convert cotton stalk into torrefied biomass, a cleaner, drop-in substitute for coal in boilers at Arvind’s manufacturing operations
Smart cultivation on marginal lands for the development of sustainable materials from forest biomass
This report aims to deliver an overview of the current state and future trajectory of PLA, detailing its production technologies, industrial players, feedstock sources, market evolution, sustainability profile and some of the innovatives that are currently on going
Illinois researchers convert food waste into jet fuel, boosting circular economy
The researchers convert food waste into biocrude oil through a thermochemical conversion process called hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to get the biocrude oil, and they identified cobalt molybdenum as the most effective commercially available catalyst
Strengthening Europe’s Bioeconomy through Smarter Certification – What Policy can do
The final policy brief of the EU-funded project BioReCer identifies key-challenges for certification of bio-based feedstock and provides targeted recommendations for businesses, certification and labelling scheme (CSL) holders and policy makers
Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to drive forward the “Renewable Carbon Initiative”
Together with partners such as BASF, Covestro, Michelin, Continental and WWF, the brand aims to develop innovative solutions for a carbon-based circular economy while eliminating the use of fossil resources
SK Chemicals to Exhibit at the World’s Largest Plastics Trade Fair, Showcasing 70+ Commercialized Materials and End Products
Under the slogan “On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow,” SK Chemicals will showcase its technical readiness and execution capability to deliver immediate solutions for customers
Biotechnology company ÄIO successfully produces first tonne of its yeast-based alternative to traditional oils for cosmetics and food applications
The 1 tonne production milestone marks a significant step in ÄIO’s journey toward commercial-scale manufacturing of its next-generation, ecologically conscious fermentation-derived ingredients for the cosmetics, food, and oleochemical sectors
Solar-driven Biomass Pyrolysis: Mid-term Achievements of the PYSOLO Project
The aim of Horizon Europe project PYSOLO (PYrolysis of biomass by concentrated SOLar pOwer) is to develop a fully renewable process that applies concentrated solar power to run biomass pyrolysis for the sustainable production of bio-oil, biochar and pyrogas, while minimising associated CO₂ emissions. PYSOLO highlights the milestones achieved of the first half of the project
Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Calling Brands, Start-ups and Chemical Companies to Shape the Future of Chemicals and Materials
There are less than three weeks left to register for the world's largest event on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics, and related policies, which will take place from 22–24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany
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