The bioeconomy is associated with the production of tangible and tangible things. However, some bio-based startups are using a more ephemeral tool in their biomanufacturing process: light.
Developers of light-based biomanufacturing technologies say their innovations could reduce the cost of precision...
According to a survey, the use of single-use plastics in Korea's duty-free stores has decreased.
South Korea's Environment Minister Han Hwa-jin said a survey was conducted on the use of single-use plastics at 12 duty-free stores that signed voluntary agreements between 2019 and 2023. The results show...
On July 19, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration released its first comprehensive government strategy: to phase out single-use plastics from federally procured food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027, and to eliminate single-use plastic purchases by 2035 from all federal operations.&...
On June 25, a new comprehensive study commissioned by Holland Bioplastics concluded that the basic properties and hydrolysis of polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased polymer made exclusively from fermented plant sugars, indicate that PLA does not produce persistent microplastics.
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The agricultural biologics market has witnessed a significant growth trend in recent years, which is mainly attributed to the continuous quest for environment-friendly and sustainable agriculture.
According to Mordor Intelligence, the agricultural biologics market was valued at USD 7.84 billion in 20...
Recently, seven companies, Goldwin, Mitsubishi Corporation, Neste, SK geo centric, Indorama Ventures, India Glycols, and Chiyoda Chemical Construction Company, have been working together on a project to utilize renewable materials, bio-based raw materials, and the use of carbon dioxide capture and u...
The Japanese government said on June 27 that the country will require major manufacturers to use recycled plastics as part of efforts to reduce plastic pollution and promote decarbonization.
Japan plans to force manufacturers to use recycled plastics
The government plans to revise the Act on Pro...
Hair loss is a difficult problem for many people. In addition to well-known causes such as heredity, excessive mental stress, and late nights, a study by Associate Researcher Wei-Wei Chu of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the First Affiliated Hospital of China's Bengbu Medical Univers...
June 12, 2011 - Global demand for vanilla flavors is on the rise, driven by the growing popularity of natural and sustainable ingredients in the food and beverage industry. According to a recent report by Fortune Business Insights, the global vanilla extract market is expected to grow from $4.94 bil...
The SuCCESS standard is the world's first sustainable certification for castor oil and its derivatives, such as bio-based polyurethanes.
SINGAPORE -- July 1, 2024 -- BASF has joined forces with Pragati, the world's first sustainable castor seed project, to introduce traceability certification for bio...
