Category : Environmental Solutions


Revolutionizing Green Chemical Production: Ultrasound Unlocks the Potential of Lignin

In a groundbreaking development for green chemistry, researchers have discovered that ultrasound technology can significantly enhance the production of sustainable chemicals from lignin. This innovative approach promises to revolutionize the chemical industry by offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly method for converting lignin, a...


UP Govt to Set Up Bioplastic Park in Lakhimpur Kheri at Rs 2,000 crore

The bioplastic park will be established in Lakhimpur Kheri, a district in Uttar Pradesh, India. The project will see an investment of Rs 2000 crore. This substantial financial commitment underscores the project's scale and ambition. The primary goal of this initiative is to promote eco-friendly...


Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Fragrances

The fragrance industry is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of renewable sources for scent production. Traditional fragrance production often relies on petrochemicals or rare natural ingredients, which can have significant environmental impacts. However, recent advancements in biotechnology have enabled the use of microbes to...


India Glycols completes expansion at Kashipur Bio-Ethanol Plant

: India Glycols Limited has completed expanding its bio-ethanol plant in Kashipur. The expansion significantly enhances the plant's ethanol production capacity, bolstering the supply for various uses. This development aligns with India's initiatives to increase ethanol blending in fuels, which is part of the country's...


Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals Collaborate to Develop Bio-ACN Supply Chain

Solvay, a global leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, has partnered with Trillium Renewable Chemicals to develop a sustainable supply chain for bio-based acrylonitrile (Bio-ACN). This collaboration aims to enhance the production and availability of Bio-ACN, which is crucial for various applications in the...


Tata’s AirAsia India Flies First Commercial Flight on India-Made SAF Fuel

Tata's AirAsia India successfully operated the country’s first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made in India. The landmark flight took place on May 19, 2023, with the aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi. The sustainable aviation fuel for this flight was produced domestically,...


INEOS Nitriles Confirms First Sales of Bio-Based Acrylonitrile

INEOS Nitriles, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has achieved a significant milestone with the first sales of its bio-based acrylonitrile (bio-ACN). This innovative development marks a crucial step towards more sustainable solutions in the plastics industry, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels...


The Green Credit Programme Can Drive India’s Circular Bioeconomy and Energy Transition.

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was introduced in the 2023-24 Union Budget. It aims to create a market-based mechanism to incentivize voluntary environmental actions by various stakeholders. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change implements the GCP. The program aims to establish a robust...


Inauguration of HPCL’s Bio-Based Compressed Biogas Plant in Uttar Pradesh

The HPCL Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The plant processes 100 tons of rice straw daily, producing 14 tons of biogas and 65 tons of solid manure, helping reduce...


Bio-Based ABS in the Pipeline in Japan and More PPS for Korea

The global push towards sustainability has spurred significant advancements in the materials used in various industries. In Japan, the development of bio-based ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a testament to this trend, while Korea is seeing an increase in the production of PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)....