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VIDEO: BASF’s new biomass-balance paints for automotive

The first time the blog has heard about BASF’s integrated biomass-based chemical manufacture approach was in late 2013, and since then, the company has steadily increased its chemicals portfolio under this category. This month, BASF’s Coatings division announced the launch of its new Glasurit® and R-M® refinish paint product lines in Europe for automotive refinishing application. … Continue reading »

Enerkem’s waste-to-methanol plant now ISCC certified

Enerkem Inc., a waste-to-biofuels and chemicals producer, has obtained certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system for the biomethanol production of its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels full-scale facility in Edmonton, Canada. The biorefinery is said to be the first ISCC certified plant in the world to convert municipal solid waste into biomethanol. Enerkem already … Continue reading »

Solvay’s Epicerol® bags RSB certification

Solvay’s subsidiary, Advanced Biochemical Thailand Co., Ltd. (ABT) has received certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) for the production of Epicerol®, a bio-based building block for renewable chemicals and resins. The certificate covers the manufacture of bio-based epichlorohydrin (ECH), using Solvay’s innovative technology, from vegetable glycerol derived from biodiesel and oleochemical production. ABT … Continue reading »

USDA Reports on Bioeconomy

Europe (in my opinion) has been a leader in trying to set up a comprehensive bioeconomy program but the US might be catching up not only because of the country’s biofuel production but given its expanding bio-based chemicals industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently released a 30+ page report that explores opportunities in the … Continue reading »

RSB streamlines activities

The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) has optimized its operations by integrating certification and standard development under one roof. The certification activities previously carried out under licence by RSB Services Foundation will now be carried out by the RSB in Geneva, Switzerland as of 1 February 2014. This change will improve the efficiency of communications … Continue reading »

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