In Germany, the General Assembly of European Bioplastics elected a new Board to represent the association and its members for the coming two years. François de Bie (Purac) was elected as Chairman. Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) and Stefano Facco (Novamont) are Vice-Chairpersons. At the beginning of his term as Chairman of European Bioplastics François de Bie, […]
In New York, the American Technion Society reports that using only biomolecules such as DNA and enzymes, scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed and constructed an advanced biological transducer, a computing machine capable of manipulating genetic codes, and using the output as new input for subsequent computations. The breakthrough might someday create […]
In Switzerland, Tetra Pak announced the global launch of LightCap 30; a high density polyethylene (HDPE) cap made from sugar cane. TINE, a leading dairy producer, distributor and exporter, based in Norway, is the first brand in Europe to use these bio-based caps. Several products will be packaged in the Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge with […]
In Switzerland, Syngenta announced the launch of CLARIVA, a proprietary seed treatment nematicide based on the Pasteuria technology acquired in 2012. CLARIVA consists of naturally occurring soil bacteria with a unique, direct mode of action on nematodes: microscopic worm-shaped soil organisms, which cause significant damage to all major agricultural crops. CLARIVA will be available in […]
In Nevada, OTCMAGIC reports that Cereplast has started an action against Magna Group and Hanover Holdings I in the United Stated District Court situated in Southern District of New York. Cereplast is alleging that Hanover Holdings I had violated the contract. Cereplast Inc also alleged against Magna Group, the violation of contract and implied covenant […]
In California, Vestiage announced that it is taking applications for the awarding of exclusive Vestiage territories for the sale of Reluma throughout the United States. Qualified businesses and individuals that desire to sell the premium human stem cell derived facial care and hair care line of products are encouraged to apply. Vestiage describes itself as […]
Merger creates the largest agricultural residue and hay harvesting business in the US. In Oregon, sister companies Pacific Ag Solutions and Pacific PowerStock, both innovators in agricultural supply chain logistics, have merged to become PacificAg. The merger creates the largest agricultural residue and hay harvesting business in the US, with operations in seven states and […]
In Indiana, Cereplast reported a net loss for the three months ending March 31, 2013 was $18 million, as compared to $2.4 million in the same period in 2012. The increase in net loss was primarily driven by an increase in other income and expense related to financing transactions. Cereplast’s press release noted that while […]
In Florida, GDT TEK announced that it has entered into a definitive exclusive rights agreement to acquire an unnamed renewable energy company as a wholly-owned subsidiary on or before December 31, 2013. This company turns landfill gas into electricity and creates a Refuse Fuel Derived pellets rom a bio mass waste product utilizing the waste heat […]
In Texas, Reactive Surfaces today announced the general availability of WMDtox, a self-decontaminating coating that protects firearms, vehicles, equipment and uniforms by neutralizing organophosphorous chemical agents such as sarin. The coating can be applied months in advance. Reactive Surfaces conducts research, design and manufacturing of environmentally-friendly enzyme and peptide technology. Originally designed for decontamination and […]
