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, 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 (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...
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...
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)....
Bpacks, a pioneering startup from Serbia, has introduced the world's first bark-based biodegradable bioplastics, targeting the replacement of petroleum-based rigid plastics used in packaging fresh produce, meat, cosmetics, and other products. This innovation leverages an underutilized natural resource, transforming waste bark from timber production into...
Gaia Biomaterials, a leading innovator in sustainable materials, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the US compostability certificate for its limestone-based bioplastic. This breakthrough represents a pivotal step towards more eco-friendly solutions in the bioplastics industry, aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact....
Indraprastha Gas (IGL) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two technology partners during India Energy Week 2024 to establish 19 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across four states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The partnership aims to produce 0.45 MMSCMD (million metric standard cubic...
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...
Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of its latest product line, Sylvasolv. Sylvasolv represents a significant advancement in the field of bio-based oils, leveraging sustainable and renewable feedstocks sourced from natural origins. The new line of bio-based oils...