A jam packed newsletter this week with stories from across the bio value chain. From UGG boots made from #renewablesources, #circulareconomy making its way to constitutions, and turning sewage into #biogas, this edition has it all.
Sustainable aviation fuels are here. Who is using them?
Even if climate laws and consumer shifts lead to more permanent shrinkage in commercial air travel, and that’s a big if, aircraft will likely remain an important element in the global transport network. Under any climate mitigation scenario, developing sustainable fuels are a must. Here is the latest on developments in the sustainable aviation fuel industry.
UGG launches first-ever classic boot made with regeneratively sourced materials
The Classic Mini Regenerate is crafted with materials from Atkins Ranch, a ranch cared for with regenerative traditions to help restore soil, encourage wildlife diversity, capture carbon in the ground, and preserve the land for future generations.
TotalEnergies and Indaver sign an offtake agreement for petrochemical feedstock from advanced recycling
TotalEnergies will purchase the petrochemical feedstock produced at Indaver’s first Plastics2Chemicals plant from post-consumer mixed plastic waste. TotalEnergies will process this petrochemical feedstock into high-quality circular polymers at its plants in Antwerp
Zurich will include circular economy in its constitution
Zurich’s cantonal government proposed the idea as an alternative to an initiative by the young Green Party, and it was met with overwhelming approval. Just under 90% of Zurich citizens said yes, and all political parties were in favour of the idea.
The trailblazer company in animal-free whey created through precision fermentation, has launched Nth Bio, a spin-off platform that will leverage its expertise and technology services for collaboration and hire.
Asahi Kasei chemical company is set to build a biogas purification system at a sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki City, Okayama, Japan. The facility will separate and recover CO2 and methane emissions.