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Metabolix, ADM to open new bioplastics factory

November 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - A new U.S. plant is expected to open next month that uses technology out of MIT to produce bioplastics from corn that degrade in seawater or soil. Full Story »

Rockwool nears construction on Indian insulation factory

November 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Danish maker of stone wool insulation reports surprise growth areas despite 3Q09 report showing 21 percent decline in YTD sales. Full Story »

Two Israeli wastewater firms to locate in Michigan

November 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - A Green Jobs for Blue Waters initiative is working to make the U.S. state a North American leader in water technology, attracting interest from EPC and Emefcy. Full Story »

Perspectives

Too early to dismiss jatropha?

November 9, 2009 - Exclusive - SG Biofuels CEO Kirk Haney says science and genetics hold the key to unlocking the full potential of the next-generation biofuel feedstock.

Web seminars

3Q09 cleantech investment review

Cleantech venture investment in 3Q09 was up for the second quarter in a row, and cleantech became the leading VC investment segment. Details in a webinar with Cleantech Group and partner Deloitte.

2Q09 cleantech investment review

Venture investment in 2Q09 rose after two down quarters. Learn specifics of the data and an analysis of the trends in a webinar with Cleantech Group and partner Deloitte.

The latest from the Cleantech Avenger!

Cleantech and the summer blockbuster

August 17, 2009 - by the Cleantech Avenger - EEStor, the U.S. coal lobby and a handful of failed cleantech companies: will they Transform or be Terminated by the financial Ice Age? It's... the Cleantech Avenger! Full Story »

Most recent interview

Electric-bill increases go hand in hand with RPS targets

September 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Project development is likely to take off as U.S. utilities recognize cost increases are inevitable for power generation to come from renewables, says Goodwin Procter's R.J. Lyman. Full Story »

Latest from European bureau

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

November 19, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - Belgian materials company Umicore reveals plans to build a €25M rechargeable batteries recycling facility, while a busy week for VC and PE brings 10 new deals.

Latest from India bureau

Inside cleantech India: Kal, Aaj aur Kal!

November 18, 2009 - by Razvan Maximiuc - Bangalore roads are to be made out of a new recycled plastic compound, while AusAid collaborates with TERI for a zero-emission solar cooling system.