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Products & Awards
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Material Substitution
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McGill University researchers develop eco-friendly cellulosic fibers from kraft pulp that covalently bond with diamine dyes; fibers have potential use in textiles, as bonding can prevent leaching of dyes, which can cause serious environmental pollution
NewsRx Life Science Daily (02/18)
Re-Leaf--which makes pulp, paper from fallen leaves sourced from urban areas--plans to expand internationally by producing packaging materials; company says its leaf-based process results in 33% less CO2 emissions than waste paper, 79% less than wood pulp
Packaging Europe (02/18)
Norske Skog Saugbrugs, along with its research and industry partners, granted NOK60M in research funding from Norway's Green Platform program towards development of products to reduce use of petroleum-based raw materials, increase recycling of plastics
Norske Skogindustrier ASA (Norske Skog) (02/17)
Eucalyptus plantations play key role in circular economy, supplying fiber for paper-based packaging, cellulose-based bioplastics and other biobased materials; in Chile, efforts are under way to balance that with preventing displacement of native species
CE Noticias Financieras (02/16)
PepsiCo, Israeli startup UBQ Materials turn municipal solid waste including mixed plastics, paper, cardboard, organics into sustainable pallets; project's first phase includes manufacture of 830 ecological pallets for use at two PepsiCo logistics centers
PR Newswire (02/15)
Netherlands-based horticultural products supplier Van der Knaap develops renewable, RHP-certified raw material Kompofibre; made from compost and Hortifibre wood fiber from Den Ouden, it can be used as a soil treatment that promotes resilient crops
Van der Knaap Group (02/15)
Renewable Carbon Initiative sets out policy recommendations on shifting chemical, materials sector towards sustainable carbon cycles; they include support for transforming chemical infrastructure, and turning biofuel plants into chemical suppliers
Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) (02/15)
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Research and Development
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Goethe University research highlights need for toxicology studies for biobased chemicals as EU manufacturing shifts toward use of renewable raw materials such as plants; proof-of-concept study suggests biosurfactants in shampoos are environmentally safe
Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main (02/16)
Chile-based Quelp--which focuses on developing algae-based food and plans to enter the US market--recently develops prototype frozen-foods packaging composed mainly of algae; the packaging is compostable in domestic conditions, degrades in three months
CE Noticias Financieras (02/16)
Oregon State University scientists demonstrate feasibility of using apple waste as a new source of fiber in producing molded pulp packaging as well as effective approaches to enhancing water resistance in those packaging materials
Oregon State University (02/15)
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Sourcing & Ingredients
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Biodegradable/Compostable Materials
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South Carolina-based Green Energy Biofuel says it is only East Coast recycler, composter with equipment to de-pack food products; company assists food companies with sustainability, cutting costs, creating new revenue streams from organic waste
EIN Presswire (02/18)
Texon develops Verde, a sustainable, biodegradable fashion material made of 90% bio-based content, such as FSC-certified cellulose wood pulp, plant-based binders, natural pigments; launching in Q2, it is ideal for making luxury bags, notebooks, and more
Texon International Group Ltd. (02/16)
Ricoh introduces first plant-based ink for graphics and package printing; ink is based on plant oils and is biodegradable with improved food compatibility
Ricoh Co. (02/15)
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Recyclable/Recycled Materials
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French company Wyve sets new benchmark for sustainable surfboard designs with 3D-printed surfboards made from bio-based recyclable PLA instead of foam; buoyancy and repairability appear to be among the new board's strong points
Gear Junkie (02/18)
Afry to design sustainable, greenfield textile fiber biofactory for Altri in Spain, with support to implement Industry 4.0 technologies; site will use Galacian wood, recycled textiles to produce dissolving pulp, Lyocell fiber with fossil-free processes
AF Poyry AB (AFRY) (02/18)
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Biobased Chemicals & Materials
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Mitsubishi Chemical begins design of pilot plant for production of methyl methacrylate based on plant-derived carbon; pilot plant will begin operation in fiscal 2023 with aim of commercial production in 2026
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (02/18)
Metsa Fibre signs contracts for electrical, automation, ICT installations at its new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland, spanning from spring 2022 to summer 2023; mill to produce equivalent of 2.5% of Finland’s electrical output, at 250% self-sufficiency
Metsa Group (02/17)
Origin Materials to invest at least US$750M to establish manufacturing plant in Geismar, Louisiana; facility will produce PET from renewable feedstocks including wood residue from state's timber mills and managed forests
Office of Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana (02/16)
UK soft drinks business Britvic partnering with tech company Xampla to develop clear bottles made from pea protein; Xampla has secured £1M in funding from UK government’s innovation agency Innovate UK to scale up the technology and material processing
Beverage Technology & Markets (02/15)
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Food & Beverage Ingredients/Additives
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Natural ingredient company Chr. Hansen ranks second in world’s 100 most sustainable companies list from Toronto-based research firm Corporate Knights; list reviews 6,914 companies for 'clean' revenue, ESG pay link, safety, diversity
Chr. Hansen Natural Colors A/S (Oterra) (02/15)
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Sustainability Goals & Targets
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Environmental/Ecological/Carbon Footprint
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Braskem, Veolia to build 400M-reais plant to produce renewable energy using steam from eucalyptus biomass in Alagoas, Brazil; plant to start up by 2024 will generate 900,000 tons of steam/year for 20 years, reducing CO2 emissions by some 150,000 tons/year
Veolia Environnement SA (02/18)
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Renewable Energy & Fuels
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Renewable/Green/Clean Energy
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Marubeni, Pertamina will co-develop bioenergy project with carbon capture, storage element at Marubeni's pulp mill in South Sumatra, Indonesia; Marubeni to produce biomass fuel at its pulp mill to achieve carbon-negative production process
SeeNews Renewables (02/18)
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Biofuels
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Louisiana allocates US$250M of bonds to form part of debt financing for construction of Strategic Biofuels' proposed Louisiana Green Fuels project; plant would convert forestry waste into some 34 million gallons/year of renewable diesel
Business Wire (02/17)
USA BioEnergy selects Bon Weir, Texas, to locate US$3.4B biorefinery; subsidiary Texas Renewable Fuels will convert 1 million green tons/year of wood waste into 34 million gallons of renewable transportation fuel, with fuel offtake agreements in place
Biofuels Digest (02/15)
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Patents
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Stora Enso files Swedish patent for film, coating comprising microfibrillated cellulose, bark or cork extract for packaging; barriers are suitable for sensitive objects packaged in controlled or modified atmosphere: Application No. SE20190051041 20190916
Optics & Imaging Patent News (02/18)
Suzano receives US patent for enhanced process for production of cellulose pulps, paper with increased quality, applicability; pulps show increased physical resistance properties, drainage resistance with enzymatic treatment: Patent Number 11,248,344
Paper and Pulp Patent News (02/18)
Nippon Paper obtains US patent for organic expander containing lignin for lead storage battery; invention can increase lead storage battery's charge acceptance while maintaining discharge characteristics: Patent Number 11,251,434
Electrical Patent News (02/18)
Stora Enso receives US patent for re-pulpable packaging material with chemical coatings; invention comprises paperboard substrate with barrier layer made of water-soluble polymer and extrusion coated layer of polyolefin: Patent Number 11,247,443
Packaging & Containers Patent News (02/18)
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Bioeconomy Roundup
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In survey of 5,600 consumers, majority show support for edible packaging, including 70% in India and China, 55% in Brazil, 44% in the UK; the market, valued at US$783.32M in 2021, projected to reach US$2.14B by 2030, according to Market Research Future
Industrial Baking & Snacks (02/18)
Solvay's biocontrol crop solutions, including Alkamuls OR36, Antarox L62 and Soprophor BSU, listed by international nonprofit group Organic Materials Review Institute; products are recognized for use in certified organic production
Solvay SA (02/15)
Danimer Scientific names Keith A. Edwards as VP of business development; Edwards will focus on growing market opportunities for biodegradable plastic alternatives as company expands manufacturing capacity
Business Wire (02/15)
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