Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Releaf Paper awarded funding as part of Google initiative to support Ukrainian start-ups
Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian company that extracts cellulose fibres from fallen leaves to make paper packaging, has been awarded $100,
Siegwerk offers new UV ink series for paper and board applications with 'bio-renewable' content
Siegwerk says its new UV offset ink for non-food paper and board applications, SICURA Litho Pack ECO, consists of
Cepi challenges ‘contradictory’ EU position on the paper industry’s decarbonisation and bioeconomy targets
The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee voted earlier this week on a series of key proposals for the ‘Fit for
Zume launches moulded fibre snap-fit coffee lids
Zume has announced the European launch of its moulded fibre snap-fit coffee lids that are reportedly compostable and 100%
The company combining replace, reduce, recycle and reuse in one material
Refour’s RE-4 monomaterial is formed of air, minerals, and around 20-30% polypropylene (PP). According to Refour, the
Henkel to introduce renewable feedstock based on BASF’s biomass balance approach
Henkel has announced that around 110,000 tonnes per year of fossil-based feedstock across its Laundry & Home Care
Stora Enso launches recyclable fibre-based material for foodservice paper lids
Stora Enso says its new Cupforma Natura Aqua+ material is optimal for converting into paper cup lids for foodservice applications,
Mechanical converting solution for agricultural residue provides fibre-based alternative to SUP
Solenis, a global producer of speciality chemicals, is partnering with BIO-LUTIONS to develop fibre-based, single-use food packaging
Braskem and Sojitz to collaborate on scaling bioMEG technology
Braskem and Sojitz Corporation have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture that will produce and market bioMEG (monoethylene
WRI predicts ‘dramatic change’ to European wood trade due to declining harvests and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In its latest report, Wood Resources International (WRI) says that the trade of logs and lumber in Europe will “change
Funding secured for project aiming to convert food waste into bioplastics
WASTE2FUNC has been granted a €6.7 million investment from the Bio Based Industries Consortium Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) to
Tesco to trial Apeel’s edible protective coating for fresh produce
Tesco is set to trial Apeel, a plant-based edible protective coating for fresh produce, in approximately 80 stores to