In Germany, Vyld, a producer of biobased absorbent products, has raised a “seven-figure sum” to launch Kelpon, the world’s first tampon made from seaweed, and proceed with the pilot phase of Vyndel, a compostable diaper with an algae core and no plastic or superabsorbents. Last fall, the company completed a successful trial for Kelpon with […]
In Germany, a company called Proservation has developed a molded packaging product from grain cultivation waste that could replace Styrofoam. Called Recou, the impact-resistant material is made from the husk and chaff that is either thrown out, burned or used as animal bedding after grain harvest. Proservation uses a biobased binder, meaning the whole product […]
In Germany, Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises to supply green methanol in the future. The cooperation between Mabanaft and TUI Cruises kicks off with a methanol delivery for the Mein Schiff 7. Over the next few years, TUI Cruises intends to add further dual-fuel methanol-ready cruise […]
In Germany, RUDOLF announced a significant leap in textile performance with the introduction of bio-based innovations for its HYDROCOOL technology, a breakthrough moisture management product line. The new durable bio-based products, RUCO-PUR BIO SLB and FERAN BIO ICR, represent a major turning point in textile chemistry, offering higher sustainability, performance and durability, the firm said. […]
In Germany, Braskem and bioplastics specialist FKuR Kunststoff are expanding their distribution agreement to include further products from the I’m green bio-based portfolio. This development deepens the partnership between the two companies, which has existed since 2011. Effective immediately, FKuR will now also be the official distributor for I’m green bio-based (EVA) ethylene vinyl acetate […]
In Germany, olive trees bear a fruit that is consumed all over the world, as snacks, oil and tapenades. Now, Ford has explored using branches, twigs and leaves that are discarded during harvest for more sustainable auto parts. The trial was conducted as part of the COMPOlive project that is committed to delivering environmental change […]
In Germany, Südzucker AG announced the publication of the offer document for the public delisting tender offer to all shareholders of CropEnergies AG for the acquisition of all outstanding shares not already directly held by Südzucker, following the approval by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (“BaFin”). Both companies signed a delisting agreement in this […]
In Germany, Argus has launched daily prices for German hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), bringing new price transparency to the physical supply chain of rates at the point of truck loading in Europe’s biggest energy market. The three new Argus prices for Germany are assessed by collecting bids, offers and physical transactions in the pricing regions […]
In Germany, Germany-based bioplastics specialist FKuR has signed a distribution agreement with Braskem for its I’m Green bio-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The company will be the official distributor in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, UK, Turkey, Israel, and India. The agreement expands on FKuR and Braskem’s long-standing partnership, which started in 2011. FkuR adds EVA […]
In Germany, Evonik has won the Responsible Care Award in the Safe and Sustainable Chemicals category for its glycolipid biosurfactants platform. The award from the European Chemical Industry Council recognizes Evonik’s its role as a pioneer in glycolipid technology. The surfactants contribute to closing carbon loops by utilizing biogenic carbon as a raw material and […]
