In Australia, growing environmental concerns have driven a surge in bioplastics, but unclear labelling for disposal is creating challenges, according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The State of bioplastics in Australia report found consumer confusion over bioplastics, with many bioplastic items ending up in landfill or contaminating recycling and composting streams. […]
In Australia, Nufarm announced an R&D collaboration with bp that aims to accelerate biomass oil technology development for bioenergy applications. This collaboration follows our previous announcement that Nufarm has partnered with a consortium of world-class research partners to further advance the technology that will enable this joint development agreement. The collaboration aims to develop biomass […]
In India, ChinaMindi reported that the Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) is calling on governments to urgently develop a National Biofuels Feedstock Strategy. “The ASMC has been calling for this feedstock strategy since early 2024. Sugar manufacturers can be central to Australia’s biofuels future through the production of bioethanol and other biofuels feedstocks. However, we […]
In Australia, Australian-led scientific breakthrough to increase oil yield from plants will help advance the production and use of biofuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel. Developed over a decade by scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, the technology was acquired by Australian agricultural innovation company Nufarm. The Biomass Oil Project has been announced, with […]
In Australia, Nufarm acquired biomass oil trait technology developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency in recent years, comprising a significant estate of patents and know-how relating to technology traits that when deployed into crops enable novel production and accumulation of oil in plant tissue. This acquisition and subsequent potential advancements are intended to bring […]
In Australia, a startup sustainably cultivating seaweed has been chosen as a finalist for Prince William’s 2024 Earthshot Prize. Coast 4C works with farmers in the Philippines to plant seaweed that can be used to produce gelling agents, thickeners, stabilizers and potentially bioplastics. To date, it has helped farmers plant 280 hectares of seaweed in […]
In Australia, CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an A$8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100 per cent compostable plastic. The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionize plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down […]
In Australia, Optimal Renewable Gas and Solstice Energy have announced a partnership to develop a renewable gas plant at Westbury – the Westbury BioHub. The Westbury BioHub will transform organic waste from within a 200 km radius of the Westbury industrial area into renewable energy in the form of biomethane, and an organic fertilizer. The […]
In Australia, OneFortyOne has invested nearly A$30 million in a renewable biomass power generation project at our Jubilee Sawmill. The project, which includes the installation of a new boiler and steam turbine, represents a total investment of approximately A$90 million. This initiative underscores our commitment to continuous investment, demonstrating our long-term dedication to the region, […]
In Australia, GreenHy2 Limited has signed a Federal Government Grant to provide our Hy2MEDI generation and storage system to Telstra. The system valued at A$1.5M will be funded by the Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts from the Telecommunications Disaster Resilience Innovation (TDRI) Program, Power Resilience Round. GreenHy2 submitted […]
