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India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India and the U.S. are considering launching "Bio-X" under the iCET initiative to boost biotechnology collaboration, focusing on biomanufacturing and joint research. Bio-X aims to increase the bioeconomy. The initiative envisions workforce development and fostering public acceptance of bio-based products for long-term impact....
SKC, a South Korean chemical company, has made headlines with its latest innovation in plant-based bioplastics. This development represents a crucial step towards sustainable materials, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease environmental impact. Using renewable resources such as plant oils, SKC has...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Maruti Suzuki invested INR 120.8 crores in renewable energy focusing on solar and biogas projects. A new biogas plant at Manesar produces 0.2 tons of biogas daily from food waste and Napier grass, offsetting 190 tonnes of CO2 annually. These initiatives double production...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz NTPC plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass, agricultural residue, and municipal waste. The initiative leverages NTPC’s infrastructure and aligns with its renewable energy strategy. This effort supports aviation decarbonization while creating new opportunities. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The ADB will lend $91 million to SAEL Industries, India's leading renewable energy company, to build five biomass power plants in Rajasthan. The power plants will fuel agricultural residues such as rice husk, straw, and bagasse. This will help reduce air pollution caused...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz JSW Energy, in partnership with JSW Steel, has started constructing India’s largest green hydrogen project for green steel production, with 3,800 tonnes annual supply by Q4 FY25. A 1-GWh battery energy storage project is also underway, slated for completion by June 2025. JSW...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Godavari Biorefineries opened a specialty bio-chemical plant in Maharashtra to produce bio-based chemicals for coatings, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Plans include scaling production of bio-butanol and bio-based ethers. The company collaborates with farmers to build sustainable agricultural value chains for feedstock. To know more...
Sumatrix Biotech is at the forefront of innovative biotechnological solutions, specializing in the development of biocellulose through microbial fermentation. Their groundbreaking biocellulose products are designed for hydroponic farming and a variety of industrial applications, highlighting the versatility and sustainability of this remarkable material. Sumatrix Biotech’s...
BASF, a global leader in chemical manufacturing, and Inditex, the parent company of renowned fashion brand Zara, have joined forces to introduce Loopamid, a revolutionary biobased polyamide made entirely from recycled textiles. This collaboration marks a significant milestone sustainably, offering environmentally friendly materials for Zara's...
Minasolve, a leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has recently launched three innovative antimicrobial solutions based on biobased caprylyl glycol. These products, designed to meet the growing demand for natural and eco-friendly ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products, highlight Minasolve’s commitment to sustainability and effective...
