Press Release: Stora Enso Strengthens Bio-based Chemicals Development And Signs A Joint Technology Development And License Agreement With Rennovia

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Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Renewable materials company Stora Enso and specialty chemicals company Rennovia Inc have announced a joint development and license agreement to cooperate on bio-based chemicals development.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will cooperate to develop processes for bio-based chemicals of interest to Stora Enso, employing Rennovia’s high-throughput catalyst discovery infrastructure and process development expertise.  Rennovia focuses on the technology development of novel catalysts and processes for the cost advantaged production of chemicals from renewable feedstocks.

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Celebrate Green Drinks Brussels’ Three Year Anniversary With Sustainability Consult

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Monday, 09 May 2016

In May 2013, Sustainability Consult organised the first Green Drinks Brussels at the Aloft Brussels Schuman bar.  Green Drinks is a non-profit international organisation promoting informal drinks for people who work on or are interested in the environment.  We’ve been welcoming our friends from NGOs, trade associations, think tanks, EU institutions, companies and the rest of the Brussels environmental community every month for the past three years.

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Press Release: Paints Launched By Mäder Based On Reverdia’s Biosuccinium™

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Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Mäder, the leading producer of paints and coatings, will launch its new range of bio-based alkyd paints using Biosuccinium™ from Reverdia, in collaboration with Roquette.  The new innovative paint range is based on a combination of Reverdia’s Biosuccinium™ and Roquette’s POLYSORB® isosorbide, allowing for key physical properties, such as hardness and scratch resistance.  Both Biosuccinium™ and POLYSORB® are commercially available bio-based materials.

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Press Release: Comet Biorefining Signs Supply Agreement With BioAmber, Announces Investment

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Monday, 18 April 2016

Comet Biorefining Inc. has signed an off-take agreement with bio-succinic acid producer BioAmber (NYSE:BIOA) for high-purity dextrose from Comet’s planned commercial plant in Sarnia, Ontario. The dextrose will be produced from agricultural residues using Comet’s innovative technology.

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Kathryn Upbeat On Bio-Based Chemicals

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Thursday, 14 April 2016

Quoted in IHS Chemical Week, Sustainability Consult CEO Kathryn Sheridan says current low oil prices will not stop investment in the bio-based chemical market. What is needed, she says, is to increase awareness of bio-based materials among brand owners.

In an article focused on renewable chemicals, Kathryn shares her insights on whether continued low oil prices will impact the bio-based market.

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