BioRefineries Blog

Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF. Collaboration between Neste, Borealis and MAM brings new soother made with renewably-sourced feedstock to market. Press release: "Collaboration between Neste, Borealis and MAM brings new soother made with renewably-sourced feedstock to market", 21/09/2022. Figure 1. The new MAM Original Pure soother is composed of renewably-sourced polypropylene (PP) from the Borealis Bornewables™ portfolio of circular polyolefins, manufactured with Neste RE™ produced entirely from renewable raw materials. Source: © MAM MAM has been creating innovative and unique baby products such as soothers and baby bottles for more than 45 years, and has recently launched its first climate-neutral soother. The new MAM Original Pure soother is composed of renewably-sourced polypropylene (PP) from the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular polyolefins, manufactured with Neste RE™ produced entirely from renewable raw materials. The packaging of MAM Original Pure soother, which also...

Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF. BASF and RiKarbon Inc., a U.S.-based technology start-up, have announced the signing of a partnership contract to exclusively license and commercialize proprietary technology from RiKarbon. Press release: " BASF announces innovation partnership with RiKarbon on emollients derived from bio-waste ", 21/09/2022. RiKarbon’s patented technology allows the upcycling of bio-waste into bio-based, biodegradable emollients for the global personal care market, supporting the industry’s drive to innovative sustainable solutions. RiKarbon has demonstrated the conversion of bio-waste to new unique emollient chemical structures, while quickly elevating the technology from the laboratory-scale to the pilot stage. This innovative technology manufactures a clear and odorless emollient imparting excellent soft and silky sensory properties to personal care formulations. BASF intends to bring the RiKarbon technology inhouse and is planning a market launch of the initi...