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H&S completes set-up of chemical recycling plant for mattresses
Together with the Dutch recycling company RetourMatras, H&S has implemented a plant for the chemical recycling of discarded PU mattresses, enabling the recovery of high-quality recycled polyols.
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Fashioning a circular future for traditional and alternative leather
Crafting leather from animal hides is an age-old industry, but its production today continues to mostly follow a linear model often mired in a range of environmental problems, including pollution, the creation of huge amounts of waste, high water use, and climate change-causing emissions.
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Recycling is Real: Cyclyx, ExxonMobil, & TenCate
The Recycling is Real campaign was created by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) to show how recycling happens, where it happens, and introduce the people who make it happen.
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CJ Biomaterials introduces PHA-Based Polybag
New polybag provides similar properties to traditional petroleum-based plastic bags, including durability, opacity and adhesive properties
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Australia Institute in favour of Plastic Tax
By 2050, the amount of plastic consumed in Australia will more than double. Despite government policies aimed at creating a ‘circular economy’, just 14% of plastic waste is kept out of landfill.
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A Closed-Loop Recyclable Low-Density Polyethylene
Bayreuth scientists find a close-loop recycling process for one of the most widely used plastics
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Borealis chemical recycling project is put on hold
Borealis chemical recycling project is put on hold
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Trash becomes treasure as bio-waste yields valuable acetone and isopropanol
In a major stride towards sustainable industrial fermentation, a team of researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in The Netherlands, has unveiled pioneering advancements in the purification of isopropanol and acetone from the fermentation of waste gases.
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Sonichem Launches Project to Transform the Automotive Industry With Bio-Based Plastics
Sonichem is leading a £600K Innovate UK-funded consortium to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, bio-based materials.
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Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable (FastCompany)
Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable (FastCompany)
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Florida municipalities may soon have less power to regulate plastic
Local governments could not ban single-use plastics or polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, on their properties under companion bills filed in the Florida Legislature.
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Lignin nanoparticles to manage oil spills
LSU Chemical Engineering Faculty Receive Patent for Oil Spill Management Technology
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Antifouling properties of lignin for marine coatings
Integration of unmodified kraft lignin powder in waterborne coatings and investigation of antifouling properties
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ACC Issues Principles to Support Growth of Bio-based Plastics Innovation in U.S.
America’s Plastic Makers® are working to reduce reliance on fossil-based raw materials and take advantage of more recycled and bio-based feedstocks. This presents an exciting opportunity to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions in plastic manufacturing.
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Hedge Funds tells BP to stop investments in renewables
Hedge Funds tells BP to stop investments in renewables
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Bio-inspired adhesives that are revolutionising bonding solutions
Reducing reliance on synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals
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Indian Mycelium Packaging Startup in the news
Indian Mycelium Packaging Startup in the news
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How Fast Do Different Straws Degrade in Seawater?
Strategies to Reduce the Environmental Lifetimes of Drinking Straws in the Coastal Ocean
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Galápagos penguins contaminated with microplastics
A study published in ‘PLOS One’ that various Ecuadorian scientists participated in warns of the high levels of contamination in the penguins’ ecosystem
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Qatar provides incentives for recycling
“This is one of the initiatives of the ministry aimed at making economic benefits and cutting the carbon footprint to meet the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030,” said Assistant Director of the Waste Recycling and Treatment Department at the Ministry of Municipality Hassan Al Nasr.
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Kenyan Environmentalists warn against plastic recycling
Environmentalists in Kilifi warn against plastic recycling
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Times of Malta article on Bioplastics
One area where bioplastics are proving their mettle is in automotive engineering
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Dahsheng Chemical launches biobased Insole
Dahsheng Chemical Leads Eco Innovation With Supercritical Foam, Delivering A Lower Carbon Footprint Insole With Superior Performance
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Using agricultural residues for fuel and chemicals
A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist is part of a research team shedding new light on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials in order to convert byproducts into new feedstocks for production of fuels, materials and chemicals.
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Tackling e-waste by making electronics compostable and recyclable
Researchers are tackling the growing problem of electronic waste by designing wearable electronics from sustainable and recyclable materials.
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Oxford scientists launch ambitious roadmap for a circular carbon plastics economy
Designing a circular carbon and plastics economy for a sustainable future
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15 Finalist Teams for DOE AlgaePrize 2023–2025
15 teams are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) AlgaePrize 2023–2025 competition.
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France Agricultural Biotechnology Report
While France has no commercial production or field trials of genetically engineered (GE) crops, the French livestock industry depends on imported GE feed, especially soybeans, rapeseed, and corn. The French scientific community and many farmers are generally supportive of new technology, however consumer attitudes remain primarily negative.
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Lifetime of ‘Biodegradable’ straws in ocean is 8-20 Months (Study)
However, The authors acknowledge funding from Eastman. Some authors are employees of Eastman, a manufacturer of biodegradable plastics.
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European General Court endorses oxo-degradable plastic ban
The court has dismissed Symphony Environmental Technologies’ action against the European Parliament, which claimed that Article 5 of the Single-Use Plastics Directive is unlawful
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Asian recycling market is turning sour
Recycled plastic at virgin prices? Asian recyclers say market volatility making it hard to meet brands’ demands
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CJ Biomaterials semi crystalline PHA approved for US food contact materials
CJ Biomaterials’ Semi-Crystalline Polyhydroxyalkanoate (scPHA) Added to FDA’s Inventory of Food Contact Substances
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Rabobank Plastic Packaging Report 2024
The packaging industry is making efforts to replace plastic, but paper is not the easy solution consumers perceive
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Overcoming Hurdles In Chemical Recycling (Reuters)
Overcoming Hurdles In Chemical Recycling For A More Sustainable Future
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World Bank issues bond to finance plastic recycling
Tackling the Plastics Pollution Crisis by Channeling Private Capital to Projects that Reduce Plastic Waste
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Chemical Recycling Europe and Zero Waste Europe disagree on chemical recycling
This statement serves as a detailed rebuttal to Chemical Recycling Europe’s (CRE) position paper on Zero Waste Europe’s ‘Leaky Loop “Recycling’ report.
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Industry statement on ‘state-run producer responsibility organisations’ in PPWR
Joint industry statement on references to ‘state-run producer responsibility organisations’ in the PPWR
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MCG update on Chemical recycling of Polycarbonates
Mitsubishi Chemical Group to Commence Full-fledged Verification Testing for the World’s First Commercialization of Polycarbonate Resin Chemical Recycling. Conducting testing for collecting polycarbonate resin from headlamps of end-of-life vehicles in collaboration with Tokio Marine & Nichido and ABT
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Do plastic bag bans work? (Euronews)
Do plastic bag bans work? New study finds they save 6 billion bags a year in some US states
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Bio-based, fire-resistant composites become mainstream
Projects use Duplicor prepreg panels with highest Euroclass B fire performance without fire retardants for reduced weight, CO2 footprint in sustainable yet affordable roofs, high-rise façades and modular housing.
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Sealedair Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024
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S-OIL to produce bio-based eco-friendly products
S-OIL has begun to introduce bio-based feedstocks, including used cooking oil and the byproducts of the palm oil, to produce low-carbon fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for a refiner in Korea.
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Xampla secures $7m funding to advance plastic elimination
Next-generation materials company Xampla has successfully completed a funding round raising US$7 million.
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Researchers engineer bacteria that convert plastic into Spider Silk
For the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene
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Sprite tests label-less bottles to aid recycling
Sprite goes label-less in trial to aid recycling
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Washington may ban non compostable fruit stickers
Ban on non-compostable produce stickers considered in Washington
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Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor
Microbes can decompose biodegradable plastics on land, rivers and seashore. However, it is unclear whether deep-sea microbes can degrade biodegradable plastics in the extreme environmental conditions of the seafloor.
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Researchers find bioplastic drinking straws intact after over a year buried underground (Dezeen)
Article published on Dezeen
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Compostable fishing nets in South Africa
Compostable fishing nets: An end to Ghost Nets in the oceans?
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Catalytic Combo Converts CO2 to Solid Carbon Nanofibers
Tandem electrocatalytic-thermocatalytic conversion could help offset emissions of potent greenhouse gas by locking carbon away in a useful material
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Marine biologist who invented the word microplastics comments on Bioplastics
Marine biologist who invented the word microplastics comments on Bioplastics
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Irish Deposit Return Scheme (Video)
The new Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and drinks cans is coming into effect on 1 February. Here’s everything you need to know about how it will impact you.
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Detection and identification of nanoplastic fragments in compost
Detection and specific chemical identification of submillimeter plastic fragments in complex matrices such as compost
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Paques Biomaterials raises 14 Mln for bioplastics
Company raises €14 million for production of biodegradable alternative to plastics
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EUBP Policy Manifesto
European Bioplastics has released its EU Policy Manifesto with recommendations for actionable measures that should be part of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy
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Bioplastics in Thailand (Video)
Bioplastics in Thailand: Perceptions versus Reality and Future Directions for Southeast Asia
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Researcher analyses marine degradability of PLA, PHA and PBAT
University of Queensland PhD Candidate conducts an ‘epic’ field trial across four southeast Queensland research sites.
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Pakistan’s Corn Exports at Record Level
Corn exports in 2023/24 are forecast to reach 1.5 million tons. The good harvest and decrease in poultry feed demand resulted in a large exportable surplus at competitive prices. Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka are the top destinations. Feed consumption in 2023/24 is reduced from 7.7 to 6.6 million tons.
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India’s first PLA bottle
Combat plastic pollution with India’s first biodegradable water bottle, a testament to innovative environmental stewardship, launched by DRDO’s Defence Food Research Laboratory in Mysuru.
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Danimer Scientific Announces New Directors
Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading, next-generation bioplastics company focused on the production of biodegradable materials, is pleased to announce that Dr. David Moody and Mr. Richard Altice have been appointed as members of Danimer’s Board of Directors. Dr. Moody’s appointment is effective immediately, and Mr. Altice’s appointment is effective as…
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CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product
South Korea’s leading convenience store chain, CU, launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA
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Synthesis of Sustainable Lignin Precursors for Hierarchical Porous Carbons
Synthesis of Sustainable Lignin Precursors for Hierarchical Porous Carbons and Their Efficient Performance in Energy Storage Applications
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Ohoskin and ReCarbon partner on biocomposites
Ohoskin and RECARBON together for an elegant, lightweight, and sustainable material
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Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities
Kordsa concludes significant investment aimed at further enhancing its expertise in composites technologies, including development and distribution of more sustainable fiber options to customers.
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Philippines pushes pinyapel pulp as alternate to plastics
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday pushed for the use of agricultural waste and overlooked resources, including “pinyapel” (paper made from discarded pineapple leaves), to protect the environment.
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Industry statement on EU greenwashing for products containing hazardous substances
Industry letter calling on EU policymakers to reject the proposed amendment that would prohibit greenclaims on products containing hazardous substances.
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Supercritical CO2 assisted extrusion foaming of PLA- cellulose fibre composites
Supercritical CO2 assisted extrusion foaming of PLA- cellulose fibre composites: effect of fibre on foam processing and morphology
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CJ Olive Young goes PHA packaging
CJ Olive Young adopts biodegradable plastic material for instant delivery product packaging
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UBQ Materials launches new Sustainability Product Portfolio
UBQ Materials Unveils its Diversified Product Portfolio, Expanding Range of its Globally Patented Waste-to-Materials Technology
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BioPACIFIC MIP unites two UC campuses to advance a new model for materials research
NSF-funded center within the California NanoSystems Institute nurtures scientific innovation — and innovative scientific training
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Packaging innovations for sustainable shipping and distribution
Packaging innovations for sustainable shipping and distribution (Economic Times)
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Ford is designing car parts from olive tree cuttings
Ford is no stranger to designing parts from plants for their vehicles.
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EUBA position on the Net Zero Industry Act
Net zero is probably the highest level of greenwashing you can find on the market.
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Paptic raises €27.5M for wood-based fiber flexible packaging
Paptic successfully closed the 2023 growth financing round; EUR 27.5 million was raised to accelerate global growth and ability to serve global customers
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The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup Technology
Some marine biologists think the trash-collecting machines are harming more ocean organisms than they’re helping.
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To curb plastic pollution, industry and academia must unite
Collaboration is key to making plastic use greener as soon as possible. Our experience yields tips on how to set up industry–academic partnerships.
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Five innovative future recycling strategies that could save our earth (Recycling Magazine)
The climate crisis is becoming even more of a talking point among businesses and consumers, with recent data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showing that around 64% of adults in Great Britain have been worried about how climate change is impacting the planet.
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KraussMaffei adapts machinery to produce lignin-reinforced PLA
Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.
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LG Chem and ENI create HVO Bio-oil Joint Venture
LG Chem and Enilive: a joint venture agreement for the biorefinery in South Korea
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Nigeria bans Styrofoam SUP
Lagos govt bans usage of styrofoams, single-use plastics with ‘immediate effect’
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President of Round Table of the Commonwealth Countries promotes OXO bioplastics
Calls for not banning plastics as a polluter
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Ursula Von der Leyen and Sweden PM visit Stora Enso
Well done by Stora Enso. It seems that Stora Enso did a great marketing trick. Ursula is literally promoting the company
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Australia New Environmental Claims Code
Australia turns the screw on greenwashing with revised advertising code
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REAL appoints TÜV AUSTRIA as a new CMCS Certification Body
When you thought, they couldn’t make it more complex, they add another layer of complexity on top of it. Good luck to communicate this with the consumers
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LeadEdge Flexo launches Bio-PE cbak evolve
LeadEdge Flexo, a renowned innovator in the field of corrugated post-printing solutions, proudly announces the launch of its brand new cbak evolve™ mounting material.
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Global warming became the new mantra to maintain Western Unity after the Cold War (FREE)
In searching for a common enemy to unite us, we came up with the idea that global warming would fit the bill … to quote a 1991 document of the Club of Rome. This is a FREE article
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EUBA Manifesto
Achieving the EU’s vision for a more sustainable, resilient and competitive economy that places nature and people at its core requires actions across many sectors.
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Cyclyx Reaches Investment Milestone for its First Circularity Center
Houston-based facility will have the capacity to produce 300 million pounds of plastic feedstock per year for recycling
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TIPA & ATI launch ‘fully compostable’ coffee capsule lid
TIPA has launched a ‘fully compostable’ coffee capsule lid, in collaboration with technology company ATI.
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Palm Oil prices to increase due to biodiesel
Palm oil sees global recovery in 2024 on biodiesel demand, stagnant supplies
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Genera Announces $340+ M investment in Biomaterials
The investment will expand Genera’s manufacturing, production and distribution operations of its circular, compostable packaging solutions and biomaterials
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Global Bioenergies Bio Isobutene plant update
Global Bioenergies specifies the schedule of its new biobased isobutene plant for cosmetics
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Argentina Approves GM Yeasts to Improve Bioethanol Production
On January 5, 2024, The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy authorized for the first time the commercialization of four genetically modified (GM) yeasts to enhance bioethanol production through grain fermentation.
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