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UPM Selects Dongsung Chemical as Sole Korean Distributor of Its New Bio-Based MEG

UPM Biochemicals has selected Dongsung Chemical as sole distributor of its bio-monoethylene glycol (BioMEG) UPM BioPura™ in Korea.

17 Oct 2023

Revolutionizing Plastic Production: Coca-Cola’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Packaging

In a move towards sustainable packaging, Coca-Cola, one of the world’s leading beverage companies, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to transform plastic production.

16 Oct 2023

Proof-of-Concept Method Advances Bioprocess Engineering for a Smoother Transition to Biofuels

Bioprocess engineering focuses on enhancing product yield. It also ensures high output rates and minimal utilization of raw materials.

13 Oct 2023

European Commission Backs RINA’s Hydra Project to Drive 100% Hydrogen fuelled Steel Production

RINA has announced the commencement of the six-year research Hydra project to build a 100% hydrogen-fuelled pilot plant capable of producing up to seven tonnes of different grades of steel per hour.

12 Oct 2023

The Role of E-Waste in Sustainable Construction

Recent research published in the journal Scientific Reports has highlighted how WPCBs can be sustainably recycled as material for concrete reinforcement.

4 Oct 2023

UPM Biochemicals Acquires SunCoal Industries

UPM has acquired SunCoal Industries GmbH, a German-based company that developed a unique technology portfolio to produce performance products from renewable raw materials.

2 Aug 2023

From Fossil Fuels to Sustainable Solutions: Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Greener Products

In today’s consumer-driven society, the continuous demand for products hinges on a seamless flow of goods entering the market, a feat made possible by extensive large-scale manufacturing processes. Image Credit:...

From Visolis 21 Jul 2023

Carbios and Indorama Ventures Reaffirm Partnership to Build First-of-a-kind PET Biorecycling Plant in France

Carbios, a biotech company developing and industrializing biological solutions to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) (Bloomberg ticker IVL.TB), a global sustainable chemical producer, announce today the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a Joint Venture for the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in France.

From Indorama Ventures PCL 5 Jun 2023

Lenzing Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Excellence in LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased

Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its biorefinery and co-product brand LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased.

9 May 2023

AIMPLAS is Working to Improve Bioplastics Performance for Better Preservation of Food, Beverages and the Environment

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is participating in the European PRESERVE Project with the aim of improving the performance of bioplastics so that they not only ensure optimal preservation of food and beverages, but also protect non-renewable resources in the environment and on the planet.

5 May 2023