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Analogy between PHA materials and Vanillin
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By Jan Ravenstijn of GoPHA (Global Organisation for PHA) The purpose of this paper is to draw a parallel between legislation on calling “fermentative production of Vanillin as a flavour” and “PHA-products as polymers” natural. Vanillin is the primary component…
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Biofuel, Bioplastic, Biorefinery, Clean technology, Energy, Environment, Government, Investments, Press Release, Processing, R&D, Recycle, Regulation, studies and reportsThe European Green Deal Roadmap
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The European Commission recently announced The European Green Deal – a roadmap for making the EU’s economy sustainable by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas and making the transition just and inclusive for all. The…
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Funding opportunity for US biorefineries
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is again accepting applications for loan guarantees for up to 80% of the total eligible project costs up to $250 million. Under the Section 9003 Program, the loan aims to assist in the development, construction…
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Applying sustainability to save the Amazon Rainforest
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It has been three weeks past when I first heard about the continuous massive fires in the Amazon rainforest and even though the blog usually focuses on sustainability within the chemicals and materials supply chain, I have to post this…
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UK calls for evidence on standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics
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The UK Government is seeking evidence to identify gaps and to provide expert advice on: a) The overall sustainability of bio-based and biodegradable plastic products, particularly when in comparison with those made from other materials. This could include all aspects of…
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NRCan seeks Bio-Based Foam Insulation R&D
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking the development of novel foam insulation products (spray foam and rigid foam board) that are bio-based (predominantly derived from domestic forest residue), and offer similar insulation values as petroleum-based products and are comparable in…
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Report: Strong job gains from the US Bioproducts Sector
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STRONG BIOPRODUCTS SECTOR GROWTH NATIONWIDE LEADS TO EQUALLY STRONG JOB GAINS The report–An Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry (2018)—was prepared for the USDA’s BioPreferred® Program. The report is the fourth volume in a series of reports…