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13 September 201810 September 2018

LEGO goes sustainable with blocks made from sugarcane

On August 1st it launched its first sustainable LEGO-bricks

10 September 20188 September 2018

Lego Wants to Completely Remake Its Toy Bricks (Without Anyone Noticing)

It is also pushing for the plastic in its toys to come from sources like plant fibers or recycled bottles by 2030

10 August 20185 August 2018

New catalyst with a dual function

Plastic production with this catalyst would be sustainable and would also enable the creation of hydrogen as a potential energy source

27 July 201820 July 2018

World’s most circular car is made of flax and sugar and does 300 km per liter

The environmental impact of a car is determined not only by its consumption, but also by its production and, ultimately, its recycling

24 July 201819 July 2018

Indonesian & Indian Palm Oil Industry Join Hands to Promote Sustainable Trade

It is expected this cooperation will lead to joint the promotion of IPOS and ISPO aligned sustainable palm oil in Indian, Indonesian and other markets through increased awareness amongst all stakeholders including consumers

7 June 20186 June 2018

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Invests in GreenMantra Technologies Ltd.

GMT has systematically increased its portfolio over time by continually adjusting their patented thermo-catalytic depolymerization process

17 May 20188 May 2018

Succinctly succinic: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Reverdia and bio-succinic acid

Reverdia CEO Marcel Lubben recently gave this illuminating overview of the company’s technology, prospects and progress at ABLC 2018 in Washington DC

9 April 20185 April 2018

Greenpeace International to not renew FSC membership

Greenpeace no longer has confidence that FSC alone can consistently guarantee enough protection

FSC responses to Greenpeace International statement

Greenpeace International choose not to renew its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) membership

5 April 20184 April 2018

A natural approach to new plastics: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Danimer Scientific

The company’s technology can be found in an array of plastic end products that people use every day

8 March 201823 March 2018

Fineliner with bio-based housing

The material of the PIN box comes 100% from the internal processing of plastic waste

15 February 20188 February 2018

Going Green and Cold: Biosurfactants from Low-Temperature Environments to Biotechnology Applications

The cryosphere is becoming more easily accessible to scientific expeditions and is predicted to fuel the discovery of novel natural products

14 February 20187 February 2018

UPM studies opportunities for developing its biofuels business by starting an environmental impact assessment in Kotka, Finland

The Kotka Biorefinery would produce approximately 500,000 tonnes of advanced biofuels for transportation

1 February 201831 January 2018

Clean energy for Bio-on’s new biopolymers “factory” thanks to a trigeneration plant built by Gruppo Hera

The project developed for Bio-on envisages the realisation of the entire technological-energy hub

7 November 20172 November 2017

Novomer to Open New Innovation Center in Rochester, N.Y.

Expanded Product Development Facility to Meet Growing Demands of Bio-Based Chemicals Business

9 August 20178 August 2017

Malaysia To Send 6 MPs To Europe To Seek Support For Palm Oil

Malaysia is sending six lawmakers to Europe in September to meet and seek support from Members of the European Parliament in relation to palm oil

26 July 201724 July 2017

Report says high aviation biofuel costs and regulation over airport spending obstacles for fuel uptake

The report reveals the financial tools available to U.S. airports, and outlines legal constraints and financial impacts of each tool

10 May 20173 May 2017

CHINAPLAS 2017: BASF showcases new biodegradable courier bags made of the bio-based polymer ecovio®

BASF has been collaborating with the major downstream partners to explore the frontier of biodegradable courier bags

4 May 201728 April 2017

American Process Inc. Announces Joint Development Agreement for Nanocellulose Reinforced Plastics

Materials scientists at American Process Inc, Will & Co. B.V., and P.R.G. B.V. to develop and market ready-to-use thermoplastic compounds reinforced with nanocellulose

22 February 201721 February 2017

Compostable Capsule Retains Coffee Quality

The compostable capsule retains comparable strength and durability to one made from conventional capsule materials to ensure efficient filling and sealing

25 August 201625 August 2016

New series of factsheets on bio-based products

Factsheet No 3 on biodegradability published

18 May 201611 May 2016

Agave bottles greened using plant-based PET and leaf accents

Wholesome Sweeteners deepens its commitment to sustainability by switching to bottles made of up to 30% plant-based PET resin

5 April 20169 May 2016

Compostable plastic bags carry goods and hopes for the future

nova-Institute publishes the first comprehensive market study on the consumption of biodegradable and compostable plastic products in Europe

25 February 201624 February 2016

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