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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 »

Denmark's Genan to break ground on first US tire recycling plant

November 19, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - World's largest tire recycler plans massive expansion by 2018 thanks to increasing government regulation across the globe preventing landfill disposal. Full Story »

Construction recycling facility opens its doors in Australia

November 18, 2009 - Best of the web - The $45 million Western Metropolitan Recycling Facility in Melbourne is expected to recycle 1 million tons of construction and demolition material annually. Full Story »

Why the cleantech community should invest in rubbish

The market drivers for investing in recycling and waste management technologies have been getting stronger over the years. Yet data shows venture capital investors have been shying away from the sector.

Global venture capital in recycling

Source: Cleantech Group Venture Capital Database

A cleantech game changer for UK boilers?

November 16, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - University of Warwick spinout says its absorption system offers energy efficiencies for homes and vehicles, and has attracted interest from Fiat. Full Story »

Diversified Energy prepares gasification tech for fabrication

November 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Arizona-based company puts its algae business on the back burner as it concentrates on its gasifier and biofuels research. Full Story »

Mumbai considers processing plant to combat e-waste

November 9, 2009 - Best of the web - E-waste unit expected to collect and recover valuable metals from e-waste, processing it so there's no environmental degradation. Full Story »

Canadian startup puts SHOC spin on waste-to-biofuel process

October 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Innoventé makes plans to go public, as it brings in funding to commercialize a pellet-like bio-product that can be used as a fossil fuel substitute or soil conditioner. Full Story »

M&As going to waste

October 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Nine recycling and bioremediation companies consolidate their garbage. Details of this, plus we spot 27 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »
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