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Amyris launches its first ESG report
I’ve been seeing so many open positions that are linked to company Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting on my LinkedIn timeline. ESG investing remains a very hot topic, particularly in light of the clear evidence that companies with higher ESG ratings are outperforming their peer group. I am not well versed in the ESG … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEDanimer Scientific to Acquire Novomer
This is quite interesting news that came out today about Danimer Scientific announcing its plans to acquire Novomer in a cash transaction valued at $152 million. Headquartered with a pilot plant in Rochester, New York, Novomer develops high-performing, carbon-efficient, cost-effective polymers and chemicals including poly(3-hydroxypropionate) (“p(3HP)”), a type of polyhydroxyalkanoate (“PHA”), all of which can … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEAgile BioFoundry Selects New Biotech Collaborations
I’m always on the lookout for new companies in the renewable chemicals/materials industry and one of the ways to do this is keeping tabs on grants and funding from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologiees Office (BETO). The department’s Agile BioFoundry Consortium (ABF), a consortium of national laboratories dedicated to accelerating biomanufacturing and … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEEuropean Bioplastics talks about Chemical Recycling
Some might say the surging investments in chemical recycling is taking away the attention on the development and commercialization of bio-based plastics but according to the European Bioplastics Association, chemical recycling is an important option for bio-based plastics to the same extent as for fossil-based plastics. Chemical Recycling of bio-based plastics contributes to a circular … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEUS Plastics Pact Launched 2025 Roadmap
Hello blog readers. My apologies for not posting for quite some time as I have been immersed in new administerial duties at Tecnon OrbiChem and we just released our latest Bio-Materials market commentaries. This month’s special report is about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We’ve also reported updates on pine chemicals and bio-based naphtha/renewable diesel. Some … Continue reading
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