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Biodegradable urn now available
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I am on a very tight deadline for Tecnon OrbiChem’s Biomaterials newsletter but I can’t resist posting this news about kickstarter company, Bios Urn (or Urna Bios), based in Spain. This startup is selling a 100% biodegradable urn using a custom moulding system (no glues or chemical additives used) where you can put your loved…
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Braskem Green PE 101
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I think I’ve mentioned before that I like posting videos on the blog. Here is another one from Braskem explaining the production and sustainability of its I’m Green sugarcane-based polyethylene plastic. The company has been heavily promoting the bio-based plastic in the US despite challenges of low crude oil (hence low petro plastics) prices. Braskem…
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Elevance picks J.Tech for distribution partnership
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Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. has partnered with J. Tech Sales, LLC as its new U.S. distributor, effective June 1, 2016, for its Elevance Clean® product lines. J. Tech Sales will provide enhanced service and support capabilities for existing and potential customers in the U.S. with an interest in the Elevance Clean® product lines, including Elevance Clean® 1200XA…
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Reverdia’s bio-succinic acid in action
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I am so glad April was over as it was exhausting although very productive. After attending/presenting/moderating at Nova Institut/BIO World Congress, I am still trying to catch up to last month’s news for the blog and here is one, which was announced during BIO World Congress. According to Reverdia, its Biossuccinium succinic acid as well…
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Newlight, IKEA in PHA plastic supply deal
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IKEA SUPPLY AG and Newlight Technologies recently announced a supply, collaboration, and technology license agreement that will supply IKEA with AirCarbon PHA resins from Newlight’s commercial-scale production facilities and enable IKEA to produce AirCarbon thermoplastic under a technology license. Under the agreement, IKEA will purchase 50% of the material from Newlight’s 23 ktpa plant in the…
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Soybean news: A new biorefinery and new products
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The Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) has invested in Ontario, Canada-based Altranex Corporation and entered a license and marketing agreement for renewable lubricant base oils, waxes, diesel and other products using soybean oil as feedstock. The biorefinery will use Altranex’s patented electrolysis process. Altranex is currently building a pilot biorefinery in Ontario that will produce 1…
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Amyris launches Pathways Program
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Yes, it has been awhile since I last blogged but no apologies here as I had a good time off visiting my hometown in the Philippines the past two weeks (despite working on my newsletter while there as well). It’s now back to the grinders for me and here’s an interesting news from Amyris about its…