Foreword
Getting yourself outdoors for
some fresh air during this time of the year might be particularly daunting to
some – currently in York it’s cold and windy, and the nights are still
relatively long. But for those of us who enjoy getting out in the elements, and
have an interest in the bioeconomy too, perhaps could get excited about two new
biobased developments this month. Firstly, a biobased running shoe from Reebok.
It’s claimed to outstrip other such items that merely look good without
matching the performance of petroleum-based footwear, which would make it a much-preferred
option for those who wish to support biobased products. The second is a down
jacket from Moncler which is made from biobased materials and is carbon
neutral. This is because the emissions generated during its production are
offset through certified projects which look to preserve the Amazon rainforest,
a huge carbon sink.
Also worth nothing, both
these biobased items have a material in common. The jacket is made mostly of........
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- Analogy between PHA materials and Vanillin
Markets
- New plant expected for Avantium
- Packaging in grocery sector
- 2030 goals for Mattel
- Sustainable factory ambitions in Netherlands
Research & Development
Polymers
- Stora Enso pilot plant to produce biobased plastic packaging
- Sanner biobased packaging introduced
- Texile Xorel acheives certification
- Next generation of fibres
- 5,000 ton a year polymer plant
- Reusable biocomposite lids trial
- Rice husks for Bacardi
Chemicals
- Zero calorie sweetener
- Fermentation derived cannabinoid to LAVVAN
- Bio-based diluent as a new solution for metals extraction
- Biobased chemicals for textiles
- Biobased self-matting resin for DSM
- Corbion solvents receive OMRI certification
- Biobased adhesives from plant oil
Consumer Products
- Plant-based down jacket
- Biobased running shoe
- Agave straws for tequila company
- Biobased packaging for Lactogal
Patents
Events
Price Information