In Maine, Environmental Leader reports that Tom’s of Maine is looking to use potato sourced PLA packaging. The article states that the company is working with the Sustainable BioPlastics Council of Main and the University of Maine to develop the package. The article reports that Tom’s has set a company goal of reducing landfill waste […]
In Germany, Evonoik reports it began operating a pilot plant for ω-amino lauric acid in Slovenska Lupca, Slovakia, starting in early 2013. The biobased ω-amino-lauric acid is an alternative to petroleum-based laurin lactam, replacing the monomer LL in the manufacture of sustainable high-performance plastics and yields an identical compound polyamide 12. Development of the process […]
In Iowa and South Africa, DuPont and Pannar Seed closed on a transaction in which DuPont Pioneer acquired majority ownership in Pannar, a South Africa-based seed company with operations throughout Africa and in other parts of the world. The two companies are partnering to increase the pace and scope of research and innovation in the […]
In Minnesota, RTP has unveiled its latest addition to its Eco Solutions product portfolio with a new line of custom cellulose fiber reinforced polypropylene compounds. These compounds, utilize Weyerhaeuser’s Thrive renewable cellulose fiber extracted from trees grown in sustainably managed forests. Cellulose fiber have several advantages over glass fiber reinforcement of PP include: renewable content […]
In Washington, members of The Council for Biotechnology Information have launched GMO Answers. Their intent is to launch a broad, new initiative to provide accurate information and answer the toughest questions about GMOs and how our food is grown. The GMO Answers, (www.GMOAnswers.com) website’s purpose is to start a conversation, public Q&A, and central online […]
In Missouri, Novus International and Verenium Corporation announced the name of their new phytase enzyme product, CIBENZA PHYTAVERSE. This new phytase is specifically designed to unlock more of the hidden nutritional value in phytate for improved animal growth and well-being. The press release states that animal trial results have demonstrated the superior performance characteristics that […]
In the Russian Federation, Pravda.Ru reports the Russian Ministry for Economic Development produced an action plan for research, cooperation, and production in the global biotechnology market. The article reports that the Russian share of the market is less thann 0.1%. The ministry has established a 2018 goal of 50 billion rubles for export, 200 billion […]
In Canada, Sirona Biochem announced that its skin lightening compounds are non-sensitizers. Compounds TFC-849 and TFC-723 were tested in a skin sensitization risk assessment, which is an important component of the safety assessment of cosmeceuticals. Sensitization testing measures whether the repeated application of a compound will produce an allergic reaction or immunotoxicity to the skin. […]
In Oregon, Solardyne.com founder, and inventor, Toby Kinkaid has expanded AlgaeToday.com to supply the Algae Industry with DIY Photo-bioreactor Algae Grow Kits. Kinkaid states, “Yet, basic hardware for growing algae at low-cost didn’t exist for these markets. In response to this need AlgaeToday.com produces the “Model-T” line of photobioreactors for the Algae Industry – when […]
In Singapore, National University of Singapore PhD candidate, Mr Ramakrishna Mallampati experimented with water treatment techniques using materials that are easily available, and came up with novel ways to purify water using apple and tomato peels. This is the first time that the peels of the two fruits have been used to remove different types […]
