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Uncertainty Persists in US Biofuels as 45Z Delayed 90 Days
As the Trump administration settles into the White House, recent actions have introduced considerable uncertainty for green energy producers affected...
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As the Trump administration settles into the White House, recent actions have introduced considerable uncertainty for green energy producers affected...
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Now that 2025 is here, many new carbon mitigation reporting and blending mandates are officially in effect. These mandates aim to reduce greenhouse...
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The Clean Fuels America Conference 2025 is currently underway, and this year’s event has already brought together the brightest minds and strongest...
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The 2024 biofuels market was wrought with uncertainty and hesitation. Substantial shifts in the market occurred thanks to the EU’s anti-dumping...
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The US Treasury’s latest update on Section 45Z tax credits is shifting momentum across the biofuel market. The announcement confirmed earlier...
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China’s biodiesel export patterns have significantly shifted since mid-2024. Noticeable changes in destination markets already show the impact of...
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As we celebrate the start of a new year, it's time to reflect back on the past one. The biofuels market saw some impressive growth this year, both in...
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Each year, ResourceWise releases blogs outlining several predictions across the commodities we cover—biofuels included. As we wrap up 2024, it’s...
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been gaining serious momentum in its production and attention across the global airline industry. This comes as...
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As the biodiesel industry wraps up 2024, producers find themselves at a crossroads. On one hand, production remains robust under the expiring US...
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The UK has now officially committed to a greener aviation industry by signing its SAF mandate into law. The legislation solidifies the country’s...
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Big news across the biofuels market with the new classification of 'no risk' countries in the EUDR and further emphasis on bio-bunkering and SAF.
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates will take effect across the EU in less than two months. This marks the first time anywhere in the world that...
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The Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), an organization advocating for policies supporting the development of alternative fuels and...
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The implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been postponed for twelve months following a decisive vote in the European...
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FuelEU, the regulation aiding in the maritime industry’s transition to low-carbon fuels, officially begins January 1, 2025. Some fleets and shipping...
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As the dust settles on the 2024 US election, many businesses across the biofuels and low carbon feedstocks industry are left with several questions....
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The subjects of decarbonization and low-carbon fuels now sit front and center at global shipping summits. However, uncertainty persists about the...
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Back when I was a mere twinkle in the petrochemicals’ price reporting agency (PRA) industry’s eye, the practical joke and conundrum: “What's heavier?...
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Biofuels continue to generate serious attention as the market takes a much closer look at 2025 projections.
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In today’s future-focused global marketplace, businesses of all types are facing mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprints. Finding a path...
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The growing need for sustainable aviation fuel has come center stage as we quickly move toward the new year. With mandates requiring substantially...
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The renewable diesel industry is currently experiencing significant changes. Federal and state policies are now prioritizing emission reductions as...
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On October 2, the EU Commission announced a proposal for a one-year delay in the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While the proposal...
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Significant policy changes may be on the horizon regarding the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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Recently, ResourceWise held a live webinar titled SAF Market Prepares for 2025 Takeoff (which you can now watch on-demand) providing a deep dive into...
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The market for biofuels and low-carbon feedstocks moves fast, and last month was no exception.
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Sustainable aviation fuel continues to stay top-of-mind as industry members seek out further production avenues to meet growing demand. These efforts...
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The biofuels and feedstocks market has experienced a persistent downward trend, affecting margins and causing immense strain on producers. But shifts...
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As the world rapidly shifts focus toward renewables, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has become a pivotal piece of the puzzle within the airline...
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The sustainable aviation fuel market has already faced immense challenges in its early adoption stages. One of the biggest obstacles has come in the...
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On September 4, 2024, the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) launched its FY25 Industry Partnership...
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As the world pushes toward a greener future, one very important concern is waste reduction. Waste reduction aims to reduce landfill volume, promote...
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The EU’s anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese biodiesel have officially been in place since August 16. Since then, the biofuels and feedstocks industry in...
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As the biofuel and bioenergy climate grows in the US, the search for suitable feedstocks to power the industry has become increasingly critical. Wood...
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The international biofuels and feedstocks market has continued to experience volatility in recent months. As we quickly move toward the end of the...
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The bio-bunkering market continues to see expansion with positive growth and increased demand in several key regions of Asia. While Singapore returns...
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In late 2023, Virgin Atlantic Airways made waves in the renewables market by announcing a world-first transatlantic flight from London to New York...
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The US government is investigating the integrity of various biodiesel producers' practices as concerns grow over potentially fraudulent ingredients...
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Recently, ResourceWise held a live webinar covering the EU’s anti-dumping ruling on Chinese biodiesel and HVO. Put simply, this decision will yield...
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains a hotspot across the biofuels and aviation markets. As mandates loom and regulations become stricter, more...
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The EU’s recent ruling on anti-dumping tariffs for Chinese biodiesel imports has already created a shockwave in the biofuels industry. As industry...
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The European Union has made waves in the international biofuels market by announcing preliminary anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel and...
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The biofuel market has seen its share of movement in recent weeks. With regulatory compliance and biofuel blending mandates on the horizon,...
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As biofuel regulations and blending requirements push aviation towards renewables, one important concern continues to come up: will this mean higher...
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A new initiative, the Climate Ethanol Alliance (CEA), has been introduced with a renewed focus on decarbonization in the transportation sector...
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Global biodiesel production has hit record levels, and the trends show continued growth across the industry. The increase further signals increasing...
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The EUDR’s proposed enforcement is set to start on December 30, 2024. As this date draws nearer, many industries are facing a compliance crisis.
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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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On May 31, the US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rolled out guidelines detailing how to register for the Section 45Z...
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Current biofuel market conditions remain soft in several regions as both macroeconomic and governmental challenges loom. Many businesses are awaiting...
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The UK recently announced an anti-dumping investigation specifically focused on Chinese biodiesel exports. The move will likely cause some...
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) reporting deadline is fast approaching at the end of 2024. With the short time frame until the rules take...
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Doubts persist that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will roll out the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes within this year's...
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On May 28, 2024, the Biden-Harris administration made a stand regarding sustainability initiatives by releasing a Joint Policy Statement and...
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The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market has quickly risen to become a highly demanded alternative to traditional fossil fuel. With intense growth...
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The US biofuels industry is currently straining under mounting tensions. The heart of the turmoil is related to the US importing used cooking oil...
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The US biodiesel market is moving upward very quickly. We're seeing investments in this renewable fuel in US-based business and governmental...
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ResourceWise continues to follow the developing story around the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The latest news on carbon credits reveals...
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Germany's production output for biodiesel has set a new record—and created a noteworthy shift in the biofuels market.
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The call to prepare for ESG and sustainability reporting is growing louder every day. Despite this call, many companies say they're not ready to meet...
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The European Union has taken a decisive step in its battle against greenwashing, initiating action against 20 airlines for their false sustainability...
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As further sustainability mandates and requirements loom, ESG considerations in company priority lists continue to rise. Right now marks a pivotal...
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) continues to experience uncertainty and ambiguity after a controversial announcement from its executive...
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We all know how quickly the global business landscape is shifting to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. Even though it’s often...
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Environmental, Social, and Governance, or ESG, is rapidly gaining importance as the world accelerates its shift to a low-carbon future. As if...
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Growth Energy, a US-based biofuels trade association and prominent biofuel industry advocate, has announced more companies it has supported in the...
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is evolving its stance on carbon credits.
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The bio-bunkering world is moving quickly as ResourceWise continues to track major announcements and updates in this emerging market.
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ResourceWise is proud to announce an expansion into the marine biofuels market. Partnering with the marine fuel experts at ENGINE, we now offer our...
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The market for renewable fuel alternatives continues to rise as companies seek out various methods to decarbonize their operations. The shift is...
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The Biden-Harris administration has taken a firm stance to tackle the issue of climate change. With global emissions continuing to rise, the...
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The global green diesel market has seen its share of volatility in recent months. Perhaps the most uncertainty has occurred in Europe as Chinese...
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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Accelerator has initiated a bold new plan aimed at mitigating the worst effects of climate change. A...
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As the world looks deeper to find creative solutions for renewability, the attention seems to continue to return to something we all deal with: our...
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Canada Proposes Regulations on Sustainability Reporting Backed by IFRSMore news has emerged regarding sustainability regulation, mandates, and ESG...
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Sustainable development has encompassed a vast range of industries, tools, research, and technological advancement. As we all collectively invest in...
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In the battle against global warming, Los Angeles-based startup CarbonCapture is making significant strides. Their goal? To manufacture machines that...
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As the demand for sustainable practices grows, major companies are increasingly looking towards paper packaging to meet their corporate...
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The rise of renewable fuels means that we’re entering a very exciting era for research and technology. As science looks toward renewable resources to...
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As 2024 presses onward, the focus on decarbonizing business operations is fully in the spotlight. Companies of all types are actively working on...
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The sustainability landscape is experiencing a significant shift as China proposes stringent new environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
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The aviation industry is constantly seeking out new, greener energy solutions, and eSAF has arrived as an excellent contender.
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Regulations around the globe are evolving, and the UK is no exception. Following a series of consultations in 2022, the UK government has been...
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As the transition to renewables gains speed, maritime fuels have long remained a difficult nut to crack. Shipping accounts for a stark majority of...
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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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As the aviation industry faces increased pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as a beacon of hope for...
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Decarbonizing operations have now become a leading priority for businesses. As regulation enforcement looms, businesses must make results-oriented...
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In today's ever-evolving world, businesses must stay up to date with the latest industry trends and regulations. One area that has garnered...
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to gain momentum as it receives an increasing amount of attention. As aviation-related businesses look to...
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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are paramount to all successful sustainability efforts. These guidelines allow large-scale...
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Every single day, the pulp and paper industry continues to exceed expectations in prioritizing sustainability. From the introduction of numerous...
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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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Some breaking news from the maritime fuels market. ResourceWise is tracking a noteworthy rise in bio-bunkering sites. This change highlights some...
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The green diesel markets have seen a bright spotlight in recent months with increasing attention on renewables. With North America emerging as a...
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As 2024 takes off in full force, even more businesses are setting their attention and goals on how to transition their operations to renewables. With...
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On April 19, 2023, the EU passed the EUDR (European Union Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Regulation). In short, the regulation aims to curb...
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The biofuels market has shown remarkable growth and change in the last 6 months alone. The call to transition to renewables grows stronger as more...
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As we enter the new year, sustainability remains a top priority for individuals worldwide. So, what better way to start the new year than by...
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As we look at sustainability initiatives undertaken by companies to foster a more circular economy, the emphasis is often placed on greenhouse gas...
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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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As we reflect on the past year, it's clear that major companies have recognized the importance of sustainable packaging and materials. Throughout...
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Virgin Atlantic announced a historic moment in the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Flight100, a Boeing 787, flew transatlantic from...
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As the holiday season approaches, consumers worldwide are eagerly stocking up on cards, shopping bags, shipping boxes, and wrapping paper to spread...
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The world's largest money management firm, BlackRock, recently announced a considerable $550 million investment in Occidental Petroleum's direct air...
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Recently, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced a huge breakthrough in the race to stop global temperature increases. A partnership with...
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In the race toward renewables, new innovations continue to move the dial forward toward achieving our energy goals while decreasing carbon output....
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Numerous major companies are teaming up with pulp and paper producers to develop sustainable paper packaging to meet ESG initiatives. It is essential...
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The UCO market has seen some immense changes related to its trade flow. Chinese exports have now shifted its sights to the US in a big way. In fact,...
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Canada’s wildfire season looks to be finally drawing to a close for 2023. While the complete total of affected areas has yet to be 100% determined,...
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Meeting international sustainability goals will not come in the form of competition. The objective, a safer world and stable future, is a collective...
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With sustainability becoming an increasingly important focus in the pulp and paper industry, companies are continuously making strides in innovative...
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The pursuit of decarbonization has swiftly transformed from a back-burner concern to a paramount global priority. New regulations and agendas, on...
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A long-held assumption surrounding forests is that they serve as somewhat straightforward carbon sinks. Trees absorb carbon, and that carbon remains...
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Discover how industry leaders are revolutionizing the packaging industry by partnering with major brands to create sustainable alternatives to...
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Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2 has hit headlines recently. A concept related to strategies of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture...
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If your business is like most others, chances are you’ve already considered the importance of decarbonization. Businesses are aggressively moving...
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The production of surfactants by combining biomass and microorganisms – such as bacterial agents – is an innovation that is increasingly gaining...
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Major companies like Amazon, Chick-fil-A, and JDE Peet's are making significant moves towards sustainability by reducing plastic usage and switching...
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As the Canadian wildfires rage on, their widespread impact is evident even from hundreds of miles away with smoke enveloping parts of North America....
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Europe has made the first major step in tackling shipping emissions. The action marks a significant milestone in taking concrete steps to begin...
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Taiwan Authorities Issue Guidelines on Use of Packaging Materials by Online Retailers The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has announced...
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What Are Biofuels? Biofuels are a class of renewable fuels derived from organic material known as biomass. These organic materials include...
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As we move toward a ‘zero-carbon’ future, can single-use packaging thrive or will it be replaced by reusable, returnable, refillable, semi-permanent...
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Japan is making waves in the sustainable aviation fuels sector with its proposed new regulation that aims to achieve a 10% SAF mandate for...
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Millions of molecules and megatons of biopolymeric materials from wood sources will meet new, and old, petrochemical-focused markets going forward....
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The introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022 has ushered in a wave of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy...
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Chemical companies have a six-and-a-half-year window to realize the ambitious sustainability goals they've been publicizing with aplomb in recent...
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Latvian forests are facing a grave crisis as they are being plagued by an infestation of eight-toothed spruce bark beetles (Ips typographus). The...
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Prima Markets, a ResourceWise company, continually monitors all major areas within the global biofuels and feedstocks market. We’ve collected some of...
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The road to decarbonization is paved with earnest intentions. Policies like the 2030 Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Target aim to reduce...
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Prima Markets, a ResourceWise company, has launched their latest product: Prima CarbonZero. The online analytics platform boasts award-winning data...
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Global biofuel mandates are impacting commodities markets across the world. And these laws and regulations will likely shift even more toward...
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Prima Markets, a ResourceWise company, will soon launch its online analytics platform: Prima CarbonZero. Prima CarbonZero can help your business get...
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As the world continues pushing forward on various carbon zero fronts, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains front-and-center. Therefore, the search...
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Prima Markets, a ResourceWise company, has launched the latest innovation in its line of data-driven research and reporting within low carbon fuels:...
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Prima Markets, a ResourceWise company, follows all the latest trends, insights, and breaking news in low carbon fuels and feedstocks across the...
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The title comes from a popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen (lyrics by Sammy Cahn) that was written for the inimitable Frank Sinatra in 1958. It...
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The term ‘unprecedented times’ has become almost synonymous with the 2020s. Outside of most living people’s memory, it is all too easy to imagine...
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Anyone who reads or prepares financial reports or literature knows how important ESG (Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance) is currently, but...
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Recent news from United Airlines shows a concerted and urgent interest in transitioning the carbon-heavy air travel industry into a sustainable...
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As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) becomes a hotter topic in both the global finance sector and the world of consumer brands, several...
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Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has gained a lot of attention – especially as...
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What Is SAF? The most recent acronym buzzing around the biofuels and bioproducts industry has been SAF. But what exactly is SAF?
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Earlier this year, the European hydrogen sector was finally given some clarity regarding the status of regulations that will underpin green...
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As we kick off 2Q, a number of companies have launched forward-looking eco-friendly initiatives and products while many others have reached...
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Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly important topic globally and at all levels of the value chain as governments increasingly turn to policy...
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While the first quarter of 2023 may be coming to an end, the impressive sustainability initiatives and achievements accomplished by the Pulp and...
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ResourceWise regularly monitors the most important news across the forest supply chain. Below, we’ve compiled some critical developments on climate,...
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At its heart, the concept of forest carbon credits aims for the good. Carbon credits provide a way for companies to quantify their carbon output and...
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The Pulp and Paper industry continues to excel in its push for a more sustainable planet by launching innovations and ambitious goals for the new...
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New research out of the University of Copenhagen marks some major changes in how to account for tree carbon stocks. And these changes could lead to...
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What Is the EU’s New Tax on Imports Based on GHG Emissions? At the beginning of December 2022, the European Union reached an agreement to impose a...
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Throughout 2022, we’ve seen the Pulp and Paper industry go above and beyond to place sustainability matters at the forefront of its priorities. This...
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The AGU journal Earth’s Future conducted a study to get an idea of what water scarcity might look like in the coming years. The study examined...
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A first-of-its-kind carbon accounting methodology for Improved Forest Management (IFM), designed to provide more measurable proof of climate impact...
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So far in Q4, we’ve seen numerous Pulp & Paper companies stay true to their commitments towards the environment. With impressive initiatives to even...
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From individual consumers to executive meetings at major companies, energy consumption, the crisis that follows it and the uncertainty of the future...
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Just like a pilot’s worst nightmare is being stuck in the middle of a storm with no instruments to navigate the turbulence, a company’s worst...
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What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)? SAF is a broad-based segment of biofuels used to power aircraft that has similar properties to conventional...
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Each month, we continue to see the innovative concepts companies are developing in order to pursue a greener economy. The Pulp and Paper industry has...
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On September 14, the European Parliament voted to recognize primary woody biomass as a renewable energy source, which is consistent with its prior...
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The paper and packaging industry has made considerable progress and contributions in redirecting the growth of the industry towards a more...
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When we think of innovative battery technologies and some of the scalable, successful products that have been developed over the last decade, one...
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During 2017-2018, India generated 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste per day, of which only 60% was recycled while the rest ended up as litter on roads,...
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Political and corporate landscapes are evolving quickly as environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are transitioning from vagaries...
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Consumer awareness about excessive plastic pollution and its hazardous effects to the environment has intensified in recent years, and we are...
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Strategies key to the circular economy include circular supply chains, eco-design, reuse, recovery and recycling of resources. In Europe, the...
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Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly important topic globally and at all levels of the value chain as governments increasingly turn to policy...
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In the wake of Covid-19, governments globally are turning their attention to the bioeconomy. Poised at a historic crossroads, they seek to manage...
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Worldwide, there are many endeavours to recover and recycle plastics materials. The first phase of such recycling has involved thermoplastic polymers...
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There is an ongoing disconnect that tends to resurface in the debate surrounding the use of woody biomass to create the innovative and renewable...
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We now live in an era where the world has come to the realization that we cannot keep consuming our natural resources in the way we once did. As a...
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Just as Covid-19 ushered in social distancing and further digitised our world by making contactless payment mandatory, Russia’s war on Ukraine could...
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To the casual onlooker, it seems counterintuitive that harvesting and utilizing trees could result in increased forest sustainability. At a granular...
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Worldwide demand for fibers has strongly mirrored GDP for many decades. Having closely monitored markets since 1975, Tecnon OrbiChem predicts a 135...
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With the benefit of hindsight, modern Americans often look back in horror at the way many of the rapidly expanding industries of the late 19th and...
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The broad topic of climate change is now top-of-mind across the legislative, corporate and consumer landscapes. While all channels continue to...
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Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the early 1990s. Greed was good, computers sat on desktops, cell phones were the size of bricks, Seattle’s...
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For several years, Fisher has paid close attention to developing global carbon markets in order to get a better understanding of the various ways...
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a hot topic – both in the investment world and the world of consumer brands. And within the realm of...
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Pursuing eco-friendly business practices and prioritizing sustainability issues continues to be a major initiative across a number of global...
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That the sun is capable of supplying enough solar power to meet all earth’s annual energy needs by shining for just 90 minutes is a fact that...
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Mill inventory levels are a perennial challenge in the US Northeast/Eastern Canada subregions. In fact, the seasonality of wood supply is the most...