Last week, food and beverage giant PepsiCo announced a 100% bio-based PET bottle. The company said that the bio-PET is identical to petroleum-derived PET, and pilot production is set to begin in 2012. The bottles are made from switch grass, pine bark, and corn husks, and in the future the company ex...
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Company Snapshot | January 29, 2021
Nxtlevvel is a joint venture formed by GFBiochemicals and Oman‑based Towell Engineering Group in 2020; the JV plans to construct a plant producing bio‑based levulinate solvents, although the timeline is unknown. The company develops a range of solvents, including levulinates and levulinate ketals (... Not part of subscription
Company Profile | March 08, 2022
Novamont produces biobased and EN13432‑compliant biodegradable and compostable polymers, biochemicals, and esters from plant‑based feedstocks like cornstarch, sugar, and vegetable oils; participating in research projects aimed at valorizing byproducts and waste streams like agriculture residues, ... To read more, click here.
News Commentary | March 04, 2022
With the necessary funds and partnerships, Novoloop is in a strong position to begin its pilot project. The company converts postconsumer polyethylene (PE) into intermediate chemicals for the production of materials like its Oistre thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Upstream, Novoloop is partnered ... Not part of subscription