The Evolution of the Biofuel and E-Fuel Production Landscape
Electrification is widely regarded as a leading solution for decarbonizing the on-road transport sector. However, for certain industries, electrification may not be the most viable option, leading to the growing interest in alternative low-carbon fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels
Alternative Recycling Channels Drive EPS Packaging’s 30% Recycling Rate in North America, Diverting 168 Million Pounds from Landfills
A new survey independently conducted by Resource Recycling Systems reports that EPS packaging in North America is recycled at a rate of 31%, diverting 168 million pounds from landfills. Recycling of EPS packaging primarily occurs through alternative B2B streams, rather than traditional curbside programs
WDBSD CF®: A Sustainable Alternative for High-Performance Products – Technikum Laubholz Revolutionizes Material Development with Wood-Based Carbon Fibers
The opening of a state-of-the-art pilot plant at Technikum Laubholz marks the beginning of the first production phase of WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber
TekniPlex Healthcare Becomes First to Introduce Medical-grade, ISCC PLUS-certified Bio-based PVC Compounds Equivalent to Conventional PVC
Company’s bio-based compounds are a drop-in replacement for a variety of injection molded or extruded medical-grade PVC compounds utilized in tubing, films, components and other applications
Mitsubishi Electric and VTT of Finland to Develop Technology for Direct Capturing of CO2 from Oceans
Together with VTT, the largest comprehensive research institute in Northern Europe, Mitsubishi Electric aims to develop DOC, one of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to remove CO2 from oceans, which will help eliminate ocean acidification and thus contribute to carbon neutrality and other nature-positive outcomes
Avantium and Plastipak sign offtake agreement for the use of PEF for beverage and food packaging
Plastipak has successfully demonstrated the enhanced performance of PEF in monolayer and multilayer bottle applications as an effective barrier layer to ensure product shelf life when a single PET layer is insufficient
Leveraging on its proprietary technologies: NEXTCHEM signs an agreement with KazMunayGas-Aero to cooperate in the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan
These initiatives aim at contributing to the decarbonization and upgrade of KAZAKHSTAN’s industry with the production of sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon hydrogen through CO2 capture
Thermochemical Recycling: Advancing the Circular Plastics Economy
Thermochemical recycling is emerging as a crucial complement to mechanical recycling, offering innovative solutions for the processing of complex plastic waste streams. This advanced recycling method plays a significant role in the circular economy, addressing challenges posed by mixed and hard-to-recycle plastics
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
Cambridge-based PACT raises €10.7 million to industrialise scaleable biomaterials made from collagen
PACT has raised a €10.7 million seed round to advance the development and reach of pioneering biomaterials inspired by nature. The investment came from Hoxton Ventures, ReGen Ventures, Celsius Industries (formerly UNTITLED) and Polytechnique Ventures
Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer
In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project
Sustainea and Primient Join Forces to Establish Largest U.S. Bio-MEG Facility in Lafayette, Indiana
Adding Primient’s feedstock to Sustainea’s Bio-MEG plant will significantly reduce the need for traditional fossil-based plastics, by producing bioproducts for beverage bottles, food containers, apparel, and footwear
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