RENEWABLE CHEMICAL EVENTS 2025
- Apr 29-30, CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference, Cologne, Germany
- May 7-8, 15th ICIS World Surfactants Conference, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Jun 10-11, World Bio Markets, The Hague, Netherlands
- Jun 11-12, Future of Surfactants Summit 2025, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Sept 15-16, Bio Innovations Midwest, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- Sept 22-24, Renewable Materials Conference, Siegburg, Germany
- Nov 16-18, AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit, Washington D.C., USA
- Nov 19-20, Advanced Recycling Conference, Cologne, Germany
- Dec 2-3, European Bioplastics Conference, Berlin, Germany
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US Biotech and National Security
The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) has released a pivotal report highlighting the strategic importance of biotechnology to U.S. national security and expressing concern over China’s rapid advancements in this sector. The report underscores that the United States,…
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IFF and Kemira launch AlphaBio JV
IFF and specialty chemicals company Kemira launched Alpha Bio, a joint venture aimed at commercial-scale production of renewable bio-based materials with an investment value of €130 million. The Alpha Bio facility, to be located at the IFF biorefinery in Kotka,…
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Status and Outlook: Bio-based Polymers worldwide
Expert insight into capacity developments, investments, and new policy frameworks Author: Michael Carus, Founder and CEO nova-Institute (Germany) As the New Year begins, let’s take a closer look at the current state of bio-based polymers. We look at the rapidly…
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Global bioplastics update at EBC24
The Green Chemicals Blog extends warm wishes for a joyful holiday season! As we conclude 2024, we reflect on the highlights and insights of this year’s coverage of the European Bioplastics Conference held earlier this month in Berlin, Germany. The…
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Coverage of the AFCC 2024
Uncertainty emerged as a central theme at the 4th Annual Global Biobased Economy Conference, held in Washington, D.C., and hosted by the Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition (AFCC). The event brought together over 500 attendees to discuss the future of…
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Canada to ban single-use plastics
This may be late news but well-worth posting as country bans for single-use plastic products continue to ramp up. On June 10, the Government of Canada announced plans to reduce Canada’s plastic waste, support innovation, and promote the use of…
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Growing plastic waste problems lead to more chemical recycling tech commercialisation
Announcements of investment and partnerships from several plastic producers, energy companies, major consumer brand owners and recycling technology companies have accelerated just within the past six months as media coverage of growing global plastic waste problems intensify at the same…
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Webinar: US DOE BETO explores biomass feedstock
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and its National Laboratories are dedicating the month of June to the public exploration of renewable biomass feedstocks, many of which can be found right outside your window. These feedstocks…
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VIDEO: Anellotech explains Bio-TCat technology
Here’s another interesting video explaining Anellotech’s bio-based aromatics production technology called Bio-TCat. Last month, Anellotech announced the proven viability of its process after achieving commercially-targeted yields ints its TCat-8 pilot plant in Silsbee, Texas, during six months of continuous process…
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Avantium to build 5 ktpa FDCA, PEF flagship plant
Avantium held its first Technology & Markets Day titled “Path to a fossil-free world” yesterday at the company’s headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The management team provided an update on the strategy of Avantium and its technologies, including the strategy…
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Genomatica acquires REG Life Sciences assets
Genomatica announced today its acquisition of certain assets of the REG Life Sciences division of biofuels producer Renewable Energy Group (REG) for an undisclosed sum. The asset acquisition will reportedly provide Genomatica with its third major product platform, “long chain…
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VIDEO: How Bio-BDO is made
You all know I love posting videos so here’s one compliment of Novamont and shared by Genomatica. Enjoy!
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US DOE Selects Awardees for Phase I Innovation Projects
I am interested in this news as not only does it gives me hope that the US Department of Energy (DOE) still give grants that not only boost small businesses but these small businesses are focusing on research projects targeting…
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Confusion abounds on biodegradable, compostable plastics
My apologies for the lack of posts as traveling and giving a presentation takes a toll on my blogging schedule. I am not yet sure if I can share my presentation in public but what I stated on one of…
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DowDuPont plans to sell its Biomaterials business
When former DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman was at the helm, DuPont had been keen on building its industrial biosciences business unit as a global powerhouse as it shifted its strategy in expanding this business with the acquisition of Danisco for…

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