UPM Biochemicals has today announced the launch of a new range of bio-based plant stimulants, UPM SolargoTM.
Metsä Group and ANDRITZ to construct a demo plant for developing new lignin products
Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski bioproduct mill.
Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind
Treekind® is one of the only 100% biobased leather alternatives with an authentic look and feel
Suzano and Mitsui & Co announce agreement to accelerate innovation in new biomaterials alternatives
Companies will study technical and commercial feasibility of potential large-scale production of products such as biomaterials and biofuels
Government of Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts in improving its capacity to produce compostable bioplastics
SME to receive $1M in financial assistance from CED to foster sustainable development in Quebec’s regions by offering an ecofriendly alternative to polluting plastics.
Just as good, only better: wood-based cosmetics packaging passes a rigorous screening process
The cosmetics industry has been working intensively to find alternatives to packaging made from fossil oil. Lumene has found a solution to this challenge for themselves.
Bio-based plastic: Made from renewable materials
In a world increasingly conscious of environmental impact, the shift towards renewable, bio-based plastics is gaining momentum.
“Everything that’s made from oil can be made from wood”
Why wood can replace other materials
Woamy launches its first biofoam product for plastic-free packaging - Secto Design switches from plastic foam to Woamy biofoam
Woamy, Secto Design, and Paptic, are collaborating to transform the lighting industry's packaging standards.
Paving the Way With Cellulose Filaments
Resolute, in collaboration with Performance BioFilaments, has taken another step toward developing a viable market for cellulose filaments (CF), an innovative wood-based biomaterial, by conducting field tests in Quebec sidewalks.
A new product cutting CO2 emissions up to 80% – Mester Grønn hopes PureFiber™ Horti tray will make a difference
Mester Grønn has together with Stora Enso developed a plastic-free transportation tray for plants.
Cutting CO2 emissions in healthcare with a clinical waste container from biocomposites
A new product is making a big difference for the health sector. FrostPharma and Mälarplast have in collaboration with Stora Enso developed a new hazardous waste container, from biocomposites.
Bio-Sourced Asphalt Paves a New Road for Clean Economy in Quebec
As we move toward a low-carbon economy, Canada continues to support sustainable tools, products and technologies that solidify our forest sector’s place in the growing bioeconomy.
Mercer Lignin Center inaugurated – state-of-the-art facility with Valmet LignoBoost XS
Mercer Lignin Center was inaugurated on August 23, 2023. The state-of-the-art facility is located at Mercer Rosenthal's site in Rosenthal am Rennsteig, Germany.
Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring invests in Swedish startup Adsorbi that purifies indoor air with cellulose-based material
Adsorbi raised a EUR 360,000 seed financing for its patented, bio-based air purification material that can remove pollutants from indoor air and decrease odours.
Making plastics the green way: World’s first commercial CMF plant opens in Sarnia
The first commercial plant in the world to manufacture a chemical building block for making plastics out of wood chips officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon cutting and big promises for a more sustainable industry.