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IBM makes Earth-friendly plastic from plantsSan Francisco (AFP) March 9, 2010 IBM researchers on Tuesday said they have discovered a way to make Earth-friendly plastic from plants that could replace petroleum-based products tough on the environment. The breakthrough promises biodegradable plastics made in a way that saves on energy, according to Chandrasekhar "Spike" Narayan, a manager of science and technology at IBM's Almaden Research Center in Northern California. Almaden and Stanford University researchers said the discovery could herald an era of sustainability for a ... read more |
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Cambridge MA (SPX) Feb 11, 2010Verenium has announced that it has extended the initial 18-month joint development program established in August 2008 with partner BP, which was scheduled to expire on February 1, 2010, until March 1, 2010. BP and Verenium will continue their ongoing joint development work to accelerate the development and commercialization of cellulosic ethanol, while the two parties continue to negotiate ... more 
Bonita Springs FL (SPX) Feb 11, 2010Algenol Biofuels has announced that the company has reached an agreement with the Lee County Board of Commissioners to support the opening of a new 43,000 square foot facility in Lee County, bringing economic diversity and jobs to the area launching in the first quarter of 2010. The $10 million grant is an investment that can bring numerous opportunities in the burgeoning biofuels industry ... more 
Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Feb 11, 2010The announcement by the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) to postpone a decision to reduce Brazil's ethanol import duty from 20% to zero means it will take a bit longer for the move to be announced, but not for its impact to take effect once the decision is made. That's how the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) views what it describes as little more than a "bureaucr ... more |
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GM Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New Duramax 6.6l Turbo DieselGrapevine TX (SPX) Feb 10, 2010 GM has announced that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at the National Biodiesel Conference. GM's new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially revised to include B20 capability, as well as meet strict new emissions standards effective this year. The new ... read more |
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