In Switzerland, specialty chemicals maker Givaudan has introduced RetiLife™, the first 100% naturally sourced retinol for use in anti-aging cosmetic products. The retinol is produced via fermentation using microorganisms and plant-based sugars as feedstock. It is then combined with sunflower oil, which acts as a protective natural antioxidant. “Retinol is widely used in skincare applications […]
In the United Kingdom, Croda International Plc has agreed to acquire Solus Biotech, a South Korea-based producer of biotechnology-derived beauty actives, from Solus Advanced Materials for KRW350 billion ($275 million). The deal provides access to Solus’ existing ceramide and phospholipid technologies and emerging capabilities in natural retinol. It will also strengthen Croda’s Beauty Actives portfolio […]
In India, Times Drive reported that the government of Uttar Pradesh state is looking to collaborate with Denmark for the promotion of bioethanol production. According to the report, the government has been holding discussions with the Danish government to adopt new technology for producing ethanol and methanol from agricultural waste. The ambassador of Denmark, Freddie […]
In Norway, Gas World reported that Norwegian supplier of commercial carbon dioxide (CO2), Nippon Gases Norway has signed a long-term deal to extract an undisclosed amount of CO2 from a biogas production facility owned and operated by RENEVO AS. By integrating carbon capture with biogas production, RENEVO can capture CO2 produced during the processing of […]
In Canada, CBC News reported that Calgary-based Nauticol Energy has confirmed it will not move forward with the proposed $3-billion net-zero blue methanol plant near Grande Prairie. The project, which had been initially announced in 2018, was expected to start operating in 2025. Nauticol president and CEO Mark Tonner said that the project had been […]
In Germany, Bioweg, a producer of bio-based materials, announced a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to optimize the production of bacterial cellulose and to produce novel variants of cellulose with improved performance to serve a variety of end markets. Bioweg said its current products based on biodegradable bacterial cellulose have already been tested and implemented by […]
In Massachusetts, J Biomaterials, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), has produced the first cosmetic jar based on their amorphous PHA technology, under the tradename, PHACT. The cosmetic jar was developed for Banila Co. to hold its Ceramide Cleansing Balm, part of Banila Co.’s ‘Clean It Zero’ line […]
In Germany, RWE announced an alliance with Lotte Chemical Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) to jointly develop stable and large-scale clean ammonia supply chains in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Within this alliance RWE, Lotte, and MC have now signed a joint study agreement to develop a large-scale integrated clean ammonia production and export project […]
In Korea, Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology have achieved a holy grail in the fight against plastics waste due to straws: a renewable and biodegradable coating that keeps paper from going soggy. A research team comprised of Dr. Oh Dongyeop and Dr. Kwak Hojung of KRICT and Professor Park Jeyoung of […]
In London, the red clown noses associated with the Red Nose Day fundraising appeal have undergone a renewable redesign aimed at improving the sustainability profile of the popular charity drive. Once made of rubber or plastic, the telethon’s organizer Comic Relief began looking for a home compostable alternative after the 2020 campaign. The 2023 design—conceived […]
