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Biofuels and Feedstocks

Image shows the packaging for Frito-Lay chips which is made from a biodegradable polymer

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Biobased, Recycled and Renewable Carbon Chemicals: An Introduction

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Jul 31, 2024, 1:10:09 PM

Biobased products are defined as having been made from biological—meaning living—or renewable resources. They include corn, sugar cane, cellulosic,...

A partial breakdown of gycerine trade flows out of Indonesia and around the world in 2023.

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Glycerine: A 21st Century Biobased Feedstock Sweet Spot?

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Dec 4, 2023, 2:35:12 PM

It is two centuries since French scientist Michel Chevreul, an organic chemistry founder, described the oleochemical glycerine in a patent....

Infographic showing how sustainable chemicals can be manufactured.

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Sustainable Trade Europe: Internal Carbon Price and Raw Materials

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Sep 27, 2023, 10:05:35 AM

The European Union is imposing a raft of new reporting responsibilities which are set out in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Headshots of the three speakers that will explore low carbon fuels and feedstocks at the AFPM breakfast event.

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Transforming Fuels & Feedstock: Old Carbon to Low Carbon - AFPM Talk

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Feb 15, 2023, 11:40:26 AM

What do chemicals, forestry and renewable fuels value chains all have in common? Well, we've selected a trio of thought leaders to tell you......