In Colombia, former NBA star Isaiah Thomas is leading a full-court press against fossil-based plastics as CEO of One World Products, a licensed hemp and cannabis producer. His plans for the company include opportunities for hemp in the automotive market. “I envision a future where the Fords, the GMs, the Stellantis’ of the world take […]
In Colombia, El Nuevo Siglo reports the National Federation of Biofuels of Colombia (Fedebiocombustibles) released the biodiesel consumption figures for 2021, which grew 24% compared to 2020. In addition, it was added that consumption was also 15% higher than in 2018, its best year so far. On that occasion, the demand was 552,000 metric tons. […]
In Colombia, El Nuevo Siglo reports the Minister of Mines and Energy, Diego Mesa, said that consultations regarding biodiesel blending continues, although if the measure is approved it would not have an impact on the consumer. According to the minister, the price of diesel would be mitigated through the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund. Mesa said that […]
It’s been a hot week for hydrogen with DiviGas securing $3.6 million in seed funding for the commercialization of a new next-generation polymeric hydrogen separation membrane that is a filter at a molecular level that purifies hydrogen and helps capture the associated CO2. The disruptive membrane will help reduce emissions by >1000 Million Tons of […]
In Colombia, entrepreneur Héctor Mauricio Páez has developed biodegradable face masks made of cellulose paper with embedded seeds. Dubbed GreenGace, the mask can be planted instead of discarded. The mask itself breaks down in 1-2 months and the seed inside will germinate. The nature of the seeds contained in the masks was not specified. […]
In Colombia, while Brazil has reduced its biodiesel blend to 10% from 12%, RCN Radio announced Colombia’s government has increased its blend to 12% from 10%. Many parts of the country will see the higher blend as of April while Amazonas, Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, Chocó , Nariño and Putumayo will […]
In Colombia, Oxford University student Gabriel Moreno has developed a vegan leather using fibers from the fique plant that helps create a revenue stream for local rural farmers. Inspired by his father’s environmental consciousness, Moreno founded Fiquetex to commercialize the biodegradable material. “When we saw research predicting that there will be more plastic bags than […]
In Colombia, Argus Media reports that at a recent oil chamber annual summit, former mines and energy minister German Arce pointed out the “huge price disparity” between diesel and biodiesel, “one with guaranteed supply and the other with no guarantee” and noted the country’s biodiesel blend mandate will rise to 12pc from 10pc in Q1 […]
In Colombia, a disposable tableware company is creating life out of waste by selling plantable plates with embedded seeds. More specifically, Lifepack is producing plates made from pineapple waste that can be added to soil and grow into pineapple plants. “We are using agricultural residues that people were just throwing away, and we are transforming […]
In Colombia, Reuters reports palm oil production will jump 10% this year to 1.65 million metric tons thanks to a larger work force and more trees to harvest. Last year’s production fell 9% against the year prior but production was already up 8% this year through June, giving hope for continued increase. The COVID-19 pandemic […]
