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FEATURE STORY
Was 2022 a pivotal year for biofuel?
The importance of energy to domestic and international politics became more visible than ever before between 2020 and 2022. With volatility in oil and gas markets locked in over the medium term, all the pieces would seem to be in place for a biofuels boom. 2022 saw the industry act on this historic lobbying opportunity, pitching biofuels as the way to overcome energy security threats posed by war, climate change, and inflation.
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NEWSROOM
EU Commission proposes carbon removal certifications
The proposal will promote innovative carbon removal technologies and sustainable carbon farming solutions and contribute to the EU’s climate, environmental, and zero-pollution goals.
Devan launches Purissimo NTL, a biobased allergen control technology
Belgian textile innovator Devan Chemicals announced the launch of Purissimo NTL, a biobased and readily biodegradable allergen control technology. It can be applied to textiles during the finishing stage of the textile manufacturing process.
Mars Incorporated to pack KIND bars in “advanced” recycled material
Thanks to a ‘closed loop’ collaboration with SABIC, Landbell, Plastic Energy, Taghleef, and SIT, the new wrapper is made from mono-material propylene, which is thought to make it fully recyclable and thus eliminating the need for multi-material layers or laminated plastics
Goodyear’s demonstration tire features four different types of carbon black that are produced from methane, carbon dioxide, plant-based oil and end-of-life tire pyrolysis oil feedstocks.
C&A and traceless have developed a bio-circular material solution; plastic-free sock hooks. These hooks are an advanced biodegradable plastic alternative derived from agricultural plant waste and designed for the biological cycle.
VeCollal launches vegan collagen matching human collagen profile
The Belgian startup has developed a groundbreaking vegan alternative to animal collagen supplements for use in nutraceuticals, beauty products, and functional foods.
Lignovations’ new ingredient based on Fibenol’s LIGNOVA, LignoGuard, is safe for use in cosmetic products
Using Fibenol’s lignin called LIGNOVA as a raw material, Lignovations developed a new functional ingredient called LignoGuard, which passed all relevant safety tests to be used in cosmetic products including those for sensitive skin.
Smart Resilin and Acies Bio join forces to commercialize resilin
The joint venture will see Smart Resilin's technology paired with Acies Bio's advanced abilities in genetic, microbiological, and scale-up development to bring a multi-implementational resilin as an environmentally beneficial game changer across industries. >> Read more
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