Category: Surfactants & Detergents
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Study author breaks down biosurfactant challenges in cosmetics industry
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/biosurfactants-cosmetics-industry-challenges.html
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Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Markets
https://chemicals.sasol.com/newsandevents/pressreleases/livinex-io-7
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Sasol International Chemicals Targets Growth in Bio-Based Surfactants Through Insect Oil Innovation
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/sasol-international-chemicals-eyes-growth-in-bio-based-surfactants-with-insect-oil-39861
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Upcycled biosurfactants poised for European mainstream in AmphiStar and Caldic deal
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/amphistar-caldic-upcycled-biosurfactants.html
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UK water company said naturally occurring glucose in sewage could be turned into biofuels, bioplastics and detergents
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dq910534qo
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Henkel supports renewable raw materials for toilet rim blocks
Read https://www.henkel.com/press-and-media/press-releases-and-kits/2025-07-10-henkel-supports-renewable-raw-materials-for-toilet-rim-blocks-2074868
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Pilot Chemical to produce bio-based surfactants at Ohio site (FREE)
Read Pilot Chemical to produce bio-based surfactants at Ohio site
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New York may ban PVA detergent pods
Laundry and dishwasher detergent pods made with polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA, contribute to plastics pollution in US waterways.
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Evonik manufactures first product from biosurfactant plant
Evonik manufactures first product from world’s first industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant
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Eco Friendly laundry products are full of PVA
It seems that PVA is coming under the eye of Sauron
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LanzaTech and Dow partner on biodegradable surfactants
LanzaTech announces collaboration with Dow to introduce bio-degradable cleaning solution
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Transforming plastic waste into detergents with dirty process
Our plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents, thanks to an improved catalytic method
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Scientists Transform Plastic Waste Into Soap
Chemical upcycling of polyethylene, polypropylene, and mixtures to high-value surfactants
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Mack is Replacing PVA with Notpla
The reason being … bioaccumulation of PVA. Interesting. So basically Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is toxic for human health
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Indorama Ventures Unveils Surfonic Bio, Line of Biosurfactants
Indorama Ventures has unveiled Surfonic Bio, a line of biosurfactants that offers low toxicity, mildness and biodegradability benefits and is obtained by a sustainable process.
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Bona® Launches New 99% Biobased All-Purpose Cleaner
With environmental impact top-of-mind for consumers and companies alike, today Bona® announces the launch of its new USDA Certified Biobased Bona All-Purpose Cleaner.
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L’Oréal Invests in Geno-led Venture
L’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
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Glycolipids and Challenges Ahead for the Growing $1.2 B Biosurfactants Market
The biosurfactants market will grow to US $1.9 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 11.2% from $1.2 billion in 2022
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Henkel and Shell Partner on Biobased Feedstock
Henkel signs agreement with Shell on renewable-based ingredients for Persil®, Purex® and all® brands
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AGAE Achieves Breakthrough in Fermentation Production of Biosurfactant HAA
AGAE Technologies, LLC (“AGAE”), a leading Oregon-based specialty chemical and biotech company, is pleased to announce its technology breakthroughs in production of the natural biosurfactant HAA – 3-(3-hydroxyalkanoyloxy)alkanoate, a precursor of rhamnolipids (RL).
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Evonik Starts Building Biosurfactant Plant
Evonik marks start of a revolution in cleaning and personal care with groundbreaking ceremony
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Dow and Locus PI Partner on Biosurfactants
Dow Signs Exclusive Agreement with Locus Performance Ingredients to Expand Biosurfactant Offerings in the Global Home Care and Personal Care Markets
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Waste2Func Converts Food Waste into Chemicals
WASTE2FUNC builds platform to collect food waste from agriculture, food industry, supermarkets, auctions and restaurants to convert it into bioplastics and biosurfactants
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Goethe University Develops Bio Shampoos and Plant Protection Agents
Sustainable bioeconomy: development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoos and plant protection agent technologies
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Clariant Launches 100% Biobased Surfactants (FREE)
Clariant launches 100% bio-based surfactants range driving the transition towards renewable carbon.
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Scottish Startup Makes Surfactants from Fish Waste
Fish oils used to create key component for eco-friendly detergents
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Lanxess and Matrica Partner on Biocide Preservatives
LANXESS and Matrìca team up to produce sustainable preservatives from renewable raw materials
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Unilever and Evonik Partner on Biosurfactant
Building a clean green foam-production machine
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Morei Laundry Sheets to Reduce Plastic Packaging
New Eco-friendly laundry sheets reduce plastic and chemical waste lowering the carbon footprint
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Smurfit Kappa Paper Based Laundry Packaging
Smurfit Kappa develops its first paper-based child-lock box for laundry pods
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Novozymes Launches Biodegradable Detergent Ingredient
New enzyme expands the role of biological ingredients for laundry detergents
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Dishwasher Tabs Packaging Lies (FREE)
The Finish dishwasher tabs brand is not the most transparent and honest when it comes to packaging. This is a FREE article.
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Seventh Generation Goes Biobased and Biodegradable
The company’s commitment to sustainability and assessment of progress made toward its ambitious 2025 goals
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Holiferm and Azelis Partner on Bio Surfactant
Holiferm partners with Azelis to help spread Honeysurf across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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American Cleaning Institute Defends Water Soluble Films
American Cleaning Institute Publishes Science-based Information on Water-Soluble Films Used in Single-Dose Laundry, Dish Detergent Products
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PVA is Toxic Bioplastic Says Study
New Study Shows that PVA Claims of being Eco-Friendly or Biodegradable by some manufacturers are false
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Unilever and Arzeda Partner on Digital Biology
Unilever partners with Arzeda, harnessing the power of computer-designed enzymes
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Tidal Vision and Leigh Fibers Partner on Biobased Textile Treatments
Tidal Vision Announces New Facility Opening & Partnership with Leigh Fibers
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Detergent and Soap Industry Sustainability Report
Use of sustainably sourced bio-based materials, when this is more sustainable than fossil resources
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Unilever Reveals First Paper Laundry Detergent bottle
Unilever reveals world-first paper-based laundry detergent bottle
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Converting Used Plastics in Biodegradable Surfactants
With this new science, plastics could see a second life as biodegradable surfactants
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Advanced BioCatalytics Releases New Bio-Surfactant BioSS™ SL
Advanced BioCatalytics Releases New Bio-Surfactant BioSS™ SL
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France Invests in Bio Surfactants
SurfactGreen strengthens its financial structure with € 4.7 million, doubles its workforce and starts international sales
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Sironix Raises Funds for Biosurfactants
Sironix Renewables Closes Seed Round to Scale Production of its Plant-based Surfactant for Detergents, Cleaners & Shampoos
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New Innovative Refill Detergent Packaging
ALPLA launches Innovative refill detergent packaging that is extra light, reusable and recyclable. And it’s a new concept.
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Unilever Goes Bio-Detergent
Unilever to eliminate fossil carbon in its cleaning products by 2030
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Detergents and Cosmetics from Captured CO2
Converting exhaust gases into detergents and cosmetics.
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Lets Fertilise the Future Initiative
Our fund aims to provide financial investments to innovative ideas promoting nature-based solutions.
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Henkel Tests Detergent Refill Stations in Czech Republic
Consumer goods company Henkel is testing liquid detergent refill stations with the drug store chain Rossmann in the Czech Republic. Henkel’s newly published sustainability report says that the pilot is part of an effort to close the packaging loop.
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Bio-based Laundry Detergent by Clariant
Bio-based TexCare SRN 260 Life combines unmatched climate and sustainability benefits with best in class fiber protection against dirt.
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Novozymes Working on Bio-Detergents
At a time when the government is cracking the whip on single-use plastic and encouraging multinational corporations (MNCs) to adopt environment-friendly packaging, Denmark-based enzyme producer Novozymes is working towards developing enzymes which are biodegradable.
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BASF Launches Bio-based and Biodegradable Dishwasher Tabs
Taking sustainability of chelating agents to the next level. BASF produces Trilon® M Max EcoBalanced according to the biomass balance approach. World-class product quality in perfect balance with ecological resources.
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Boulder Clean Goes Bioplastics
Boulder Clean, producer of plant based cleaning products announced today the integration of Braskem’s plant-based bioplastic into Boulder Clean’s newest sustainably focused laundry detergent packaging.
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Ariel and Lenor Commit to Reduce Plastic Packaging
P&G set new target to reduce plastic use in European Fabric Care brands by 30 per cent by 2025.
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How to do Laundry the Green Way
Everybody needs clean clothes, but the chemical pollution and greenhouse gases created on laundry day can be bad for the planet.
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