In New York, NatureWorks was recently honored with the 2011 Leader of Change Award from The Foundation for Social Change and the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP). The Leader of Change award recognizes visionary executives of companies, financial institutions, and advocacy groups that have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the pursuit of sustainability whereby […]
In Minnesota, LANXESS, a global leader in phthalate-free plasticizers and BioAmber, a leader in sustainable chemistry, have partnered to develop succinic acid based plasticizers that are both renewable and phthalate-free. Under the terms of their joint development agreement, LANXESS and BioAmber are developing a portfolio of renewable succinic-based plasticizers that can exceed the performance of […]
In California, Global Intelligence Analysts announced the release of their global report on Renewable Chemicals market, forecasting it to reach US$76.8 billion by the year 2017. GIA sites sustained increase in crude oil prices and the need for new energy sources from eco-friendly feedstocks will rekindle investors’ interest and lead to improvements in capital spending […]
In Montana, Blue Marble Biomaterials released more details on how their Missoula facility achieves zero-waste. Measures to do this include recycling nearly 100% of their water, saving over 26,000 gallons per month, returning it to their biochemical fermentation and algae remediation systems. The reverse osmosis system also separates the biochemicals from the water, reducing the […]
In California, Solazyme announced the expansion of its relationship with Unilever, one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. The Commercial Development Agreement, which is funded by Unilever, expands the companies’ current research and development efforts and is the fourth agreement the parties have entered into. Upon successful completion of the development agreement and related […]
In Canada, Lignol Energy announced that tests conducted with prominent North American research facilities have shown promising results that high performance lignin may be used to produce thermoplastics. Lignol reports that tests showed it was possible to incorporate significant amounts of HP-L into blends with thermoplastics, such as polypropylene, without negatively impacting the blends’ mechanical […]
In the Netherlands, Paramelt has acquired the adhesive activities of Belgium based BENEO-Bio Based Chemicals. Paramelt states this will strenghten their current position in packaging adhesives the acquired product ranges are largely complementary and provide Paramelt Veendam with a strong position in the European labelling market. The acquisition includes casein, hybrid, synthetic as well as […]
In Minnesota, PTT Chemical is investing $150 million in NatureWorks. PTT Chemical’s investment in NatureWorks, until now wholly owned by Cargill, is subject to regulatory approval. PTT Chemical’s investment supports NatureWorks intent to globalize its Ingeo manufacturing capability by building a new production facility in Thailand, supporting the Asian customer base. NatureWorks anticipates bringing the […]
In Ohio, Owens Corning announced that its EcoTouch Insulation is the first fiberglass insulation to be certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a biobased product. The certification is part of a new USDA Biobased labeling initiative to identify products with ingredients made from renewable plant materials.
In New York, Dow has developed a soy-oil containing acoustical foam formulation with significant renewable content. Named Betafoam Renue, the new formulation is now in trials with a major North American OEM and commercialization is expected by December 2011. Similar to traditional BETAFOAM, this new product can be injected into vehicle cavities like A, B, […]
