In Germany, Heidelberg University and chemical giant BASF have extended their joint catalyst development agreement for five more years. The research, being undertaken at Heidelberg’s Catalysis Research Laboratory, will develop catalysts that use raw materials more efficiently, reduce the CO2 footprint of products and production processes, develop new processes for chemical recycling, and work on […]
In Germany, sportswear brand Puma has successfully completed a biodegradability trial for its Re:Suede sneaker, which features Zeology suede, thermoplastic elastomer, and hemp for padding, laces, and lining. The Re:Suede initiative distributed 500 shoes to testers for a six-month period of regular wear. Subsequently, 412 of these shoes were returned to Puma and directed to […]
A collaboration between researchers from Sweden, Denmark and China has successfully converted birch leaves into carbon quantum dots suitable for use in semiconductors. The team, led by researchers at Umeå University, also produced a prototype semiconductor using the material. The dots were found to be a suitable replacement for semiconductor materials that require extensive mining […]
In San Francisco, BioFluff has raised $2.5 million in seed funding to develop and scale its protein technology for 100% plant-based fur alternatives. The round was led by agrifood tech investor Astanor Ventures and follows last year’s $500,000 funding from SOSV, PDS Limited & Joyance Partners. “We were impressed by the passion and determination of […]
In Helsinki, Neste Corporation and laboratory equipment manufacturer Eppendorf have partnered to produce and sell lab consumables made from renewable raw materials. Under the terms of the agreement, Neste will supply its Neste RE™ material to Eppendorf as an alternative to conventional fossil feedstock in the manufacturing of lab consumables. Made from cooking oil, Neste […]
In the UK, UK-based healthcare solution provider Eco-inject has announced it will use INEOS Styrolution’s NAS® ECO bio-attributed polymers for a line of single-use autoinjectors. Specifically, Eco-Inject will use NAS ECO 21 BC70. NAS ECO 21, a styrene acrylic copolymer that meets the demands of applications requiring a strong, stiff, water-clear plastic resin with excellent […]
In the Netherlands, PANGAIA, a global collective dedicated to sustainable fashion, has entered into an agreement to procure plant-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) from Avantium’s inaugural production facility. The collaboration signifies a significant step toward advancing environmentally friendly practices in the apparel industry. PEF, a plant-based polymer derived from furandicarboxylic acid, boasts versatile applications, including but […]
In South Korea, SABIC and CJ CheilJedang have developed ready-to-eat rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable polypropylene. The innovative packaging, a part of CJ’s Hetbahn brand, uses food-contact grade TRUCIRCLE™ certified renewable PP resins produced by SABIC. The rigid bowls are manufactured using sheet extrusion and thermoforming for ready-to-eat-rice packaging formats in Asia […]
In the United Kingdom, two research projects at the University of York have received funding as part of a £42 million program aimed at collaborating with industry partners to develop sustainable technologies for healthcare, agriculture, cosmetics, and wastewater treatment. Working alongside specialty chemical company Croda Europe, Professor Ian Graham from the University’s Centre for Novel […]
In the UK, a company specializing in electrifying classic cars has redone an Aston Martin DB6 to also include renewable and recycled interior materials. Lunaz tells Motor1 the retrofitted ultra-luxury car is “the most sustainable Aston Martin ever created.” One of only 1,788 DB6s built between 1965 and 1970, Lunaz converted the car’s 4.0-liter gasoline […]
