Braskem invests 61 mio US$ in biobased ethylene
Braskem is expanding its production capacity of green ethylene, the main feedstock derived from sugarcane ethanol. Bioethanol is used in the production of renewable resins, such as…
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Biorefineries are boosting the bio-based industries across Europe
Since 2014, Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) has funded 11 flagship biorefineries in Europe, leveraging €1.3 billion in private investments to support the design and construction of the…
Wood-based foam to replace Styrofoam and other plastics
The Smart Foams research project at Aalto University uses artificial intelligence to develop wood-based foams. Wood-based foam materials can replace Styrofoam and bubble wrap in packaging, for…
Plastic Energy, ExxonMobil plan for joint recycling project
Plastic Energy is collaborating with ExxonMobil on an advanced recycling project in France that will convert post-consumer plastic waste into raw materials for the manufacturing of virgin polymers….
Crop Trader ADM Invests Money Into Firm Making Meat Out of Air
ADM Ventures, the venture capital arm of ADM is pouring money into a start-up making meat from elements of the air. The California-based company Air Protein combines carbon dioxide, oxygen…
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Partners with Kemira
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences and Kemira announced an exclusive partnership for the development and commercialization of DuPont’s enzymatic polymerization-based polysaccharide platform technology. The collaboration will bring new,…
DSM announces integrated portfolio for plant-based meat alternatives
Royal DSM now offers a complete portfolio of integrated solutions for creating plant-based meat alternatives. The range is designed to enhance taste, texture and nutritional value, while…