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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AmphiStar Secures €12.5m EIC Funding to Bring its Biosurfactants to Market
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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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Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novvi LLC to Bring Biobased Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant Technology to the North American Market
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Scientists create biodegradable detergent using wood and corn components
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First waste-based biosurfactants
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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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Locus PI to replace palm oil in biosurfactants
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Detergent Milkman in Indonesia
The milkman business model applied to detergents
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A Research Team Could Revolutionize Biosurfactants
New, biological, and safer soaps
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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