The pulp and paper industry has faced many challenges over the last 40 years. In the mid-80s dioxin was found in bleach plant effluent streams and concerns about the northern spotted owl, an endangered species,…
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Advances in Biofuels Technologies
The newest advances in biofuels technologies continue to focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing sustainability. New technologies have the potential to continue to make biofuels a more viable alternative to fossil fuels, helping…
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Maximizing Profits with Sustainable Bio-based Chemicals
Maximizing profits when developing sustainable bio-based chemicals is primarily achieved by selecting cost-effective and sustainable feedstocks, implementing efficient and optimized production processes, and identifying and targeting high-demand markets for the products. This is a win-win…
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Bioplastics Are Revolutionizing the Packaging Industry
Bioplastics are derived from renewable resources such as cornstarch, sugarcane, or potato starch, as opposed to traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. This renewable source reduces the carbon footprint associated with plastic production, making bioplastics…
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Bioenergy’s Role in a Low Carbon Future
Bioenergy is energy derived from biomass, including organic materials such as crops, wood, agricultural and forest residues, and municipal solid waste. Bioenergy is expected to significantly influence the world’s transition to a low-carbon future. This…
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CARB’s Newly Proposed Carbon Intensity Target Alternatives
What are the differences between CARB’s newly proposed Carbon Intensity Target Alternatives? During its series of stakeholder workshops held from July 2022 through February 2023, CARB has sought feedback on a number of new changes…
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Market Studies In Biofuels
The global biofuels market was valued at $109.96 billion in 2021. It is predicted to reach $201.21 billion by 2030. Like in most industries, market studies in biofuels are important to assist investors and developers…
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Deadly Emissions Are Increasing
A report from the UN last month noted that the world is on track to increase emissions by 10.6 percent as compared to 2010 levels, and that is only if countries actually meet their current commitments….
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What is the Bioeconomy?
While more than 40 countries have some “bioeconomy” strategy, there is really no worldwide definition. The term “bioeconomy” actually has different meanings to different people and governments. While most agree that the term includes things…
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CAN/CSA-ISO 17225 Solid Biofuels Standards for Forest Biomass
In 2015, the Canadian Standards Association adopted and published a series of CAN/CSA – ISO 17225 Solid Biofuels Standards based on the harmonization of European and ISO standards. The objective of the series, as stated…
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