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Oleochemicals, Renewable Resources from Nature: An Introduction
Oleochemical is a term derived from the Latin oleum, meaning olive oil. But, like much inherited Latin, it is a misleading collective noun for the...
Bioeconomy and Renewables (3)
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ISSB Launches Plan to Standardize Sustainability Reporting
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has taken a progressive leap this week with the initiation of a refreshed two-year work plan....
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The Graduate 2024: One Word 'Plastics', Now Two—Lignins and PEF
The famous line about “Plastics” from the 1967 film The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock, continues to enjoy iconic status...
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Exploring Solvents and Adhesives in a World Fixated with Disassembly
Thousands of years ago—it is thought—Neanderthals used birch bark tree tar (Betula) for primitive dentistry applications. Last year, it was...
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Biofuel Breakthroughs: 4 Technological Advances in the Industry
In the ever-growing quest to reduce our carbon footprint, biofuels are much more than a mere alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It's a critical...
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How Torrefied Black Pellets Will Help the Carbon Transition
Energy is a vital component of modern life, but its production and consumption significantly contribute to the climate change issue. As we face the...
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Exciting Forestry and Biomaterials Conferences to Attend in 2024
As we enter a new year, there is an exciting lineup of conferences waiting to be explored. ResourceWise views many of these conferences as great...
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European Bioplastics Conference Panel Discussion: What Future in Europe?
As the world looks to meet the Net Zero aspirations considered vital to a sustainable future, plastics occupy an increasingly precarious position.
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2023 Year-End Sustainability Trends Focus on Biofuels, SAF
As 2023 comes to a close, several key sustainability topics have become top-of-mind in the energy market. Biofuels continue to gain prominence and...
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Glycerine: A 21st Century Biobased Feedstock Sweet Spot?
It is two centuries since French scientist Michel Chevreul, an organic chemistry founder, described the oleochemical glycerine in a patent....