From a Finnish ball gown to a pair of American trainers, we explore five alternative uses for wood fibre
CelluForce restarts production of cellulose nanocrystals at its newly modernized facility
CelluForce is pleased to announce that is has restarted operations at its Cellulose NanoCrystals (CNC) plant following the completion of a major upgrade project.
Fortress Secures Federal Government Support for Planned Bioproducts Demonstration Project
Fortress Global Enterprises Inc. (“Fortress” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortress Xylitol Inc., has entered into a definitive contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada (“NRCan”)
Governments of Canada and Quebec Support Growth of CelluForce in Quebec’s Forest Industry
Innovation in the forest industry has the power to advance the development of Canada’s renewable resource economy and create good jobs while combating climate change.
Wood-based innovations to make appearance at Independence Day Reception in Finland
Stora Enso has an investment under way to meet the growing demand for wood-based textiles and significantly increase the dissolving pulp capacity of its Enocell Mill in Finland; dissolving pulp is used as a raw material in the textile industry.
Saskatoon replacing sand, salt with wood chips in test run to fix slippery streets
The City of Saskatoon is testing out an environmentally friendly way to make roads less slick this winter.
Stora Enso’s lignin wins IChemE Innovative Product Award
LineoTM by Stora Enso, a lignin-based product launched by the renewable materials company earlier this year, has been awarded 'Innovative Product Award 2018' by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Attis Industries Launches Video Series to Demonstrate Bio-Based Technologies and Discuss Targeted End Use Products
Attis Industries, Inc., a diversified company focused on innovation and technology throughout key components of the new economy, which include renewable fuels, bio-based plastics, healthcare and communications infrastructure,...
Threads of nanocellulose stronger than spider silk
Until today, spider silk has been regarded as the world's strongest biomaterial. Now there is something that is even stronger.
ViroSel, Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s next generation breathable viral barrier fabric, provides protection in the most critical surgical environments
Ahlstrom-Munksjö, a global leader in fiber-based materials, announces the launch of ViroSel™.
Research to convert industry waste into valuable products
A new research hub based in Victoria that focuses on innovative ways to convert paper waste into sustainable products will create jobs and business opportunities for Australians.
Stora Enso acquires Swedish cellulose technology company
Stora Enso has increased its ownership up to 100% in the Sweden-based company Cellutech AB.
An extended trial of a fiber based ready meal packaging starts
Starting in October 2018 an extended trial version of a fiber-based, renewable, ready meal packaging will be piloted with customers in the UK.
World’s first biodegradable video – future bioproducts from Northern wood fibre
Sustainably grown renewable wood fibre is Finland's most significant natural resource.
Bioplastics sourced from wood
The shift from fossil-based industries to a bioeconomy is creating a growing demand for biobased chemicals, materials and fuels as sustainable and renewable alternatives.
Forest Industry Byproduct has Big Potential for Frost Control
Frost damage is always a challenge with tree fruit and vines.
New wood-metal hybrid for lightweight construction
Wood foam and metal sponge – can they be combined?
This startup wants your next T-shirt to be made from wood
In a new pilot factory in Jyväskylä, Finland–a city surrounded by forests and known in part for its lumber and paper industries–a startup will soon begin to turn wood pulp into something new: a type of fabric that could eventually compete with cotton.
Cheers! It’s the wooden beer bottle
BEER giant Carlsberg will next year launch a "greener" alternative to glass bottles made from wood fibres.
Worlds largest LBG factory in operation
Biokraft AS is successfully operationalizing the world´s largest factory for production of liquid biogas fuel (LBG).
Curing our plastic addiction - Substituting plastic with bio-based, bio-degradable solutions
We have an addiction. Plastic in itself is not the problem.
Talga and BillerudKorsnäs sign LOI over graphene packaging application
Australian advanced materials technology company, Talga Resources Ltd ("Talga" or "the Company")(ASX:TLG) is pleased to advise it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with BillerudKorsnäs, a Swedish based multinational packaging company.