R-PET price premium over virgin widens to new record high
Rising price trend for all other recycled plastic types. R-PET price premium over virgin PET widens to new record high, an article in Sustainable Plastics says. Clear R-PET…
Sulzer to supply technology for the new Yangzhou Huitong Biological New Material’s plant
Swiss Fluid engineering firm Sulzer said it has been awarded by Yangzhou Huitong Biological New Material to supply technology and key equipment for its polylactic acid (PLA) production facility…
Biobased Economy
Biobased economy or bioeconomy refers to economic activity involving the use of biotechnology in the production of (bio-based) goods, services, or energy from biological material (or…
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Kaneka to boost PHBH production capacity in Japan
Kaneka Corporation has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity in Japan for the biodegradable, bio-based PHBH resin it produces and markets under the brand…
Circular Economy
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. It is an…
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Enzymes
Enzymes are natural proteins that act as catalysts for biochemical reactions. When one substance needs to be transformed into another, nature uses enzymes to speed up…
Biobased Industries Joint Undertaking
The Biobased Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) is a 4 bio € partnership between the EU and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BBIC). Its goal is to stimulate…
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…