Waste plastic can improve SAF without increasing pollution, study says

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Waste plastic can improve SAF without increasing pollution, study says

Waste plastic can be used to improve sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to research announced on Monday September 16 by the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

This improvement to SAF means that it can be blended into conventional jet fuel at a higher percentage rate than is currently typical, Hong Lu, a research scientist at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center who worked on the project, told Fastmarkets on Tuesday September 17.

The scientists first broke down non-foam polystyrene...

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US animal fats, oils prices mixed as DCO production hits 2-month low

US animal fats, oils prices mixed as DCO production hits 2-month low

US animal fats and oils markets saw mixed price movements on Wednesday September 18, with Gulf Coast markets firming...

US animal proteins prices steady; potential port strike could affect stocks, prices, sources say

US animal proteins prices steady; potential port strike could affect stocks, prices, sources say

US animal proteins markets were steady on Wednesday September 18.

Bloodmeal prices were reported to be flat day on day,...

US weekly ethanol production hits 3-month low; stocks climb

US weekly ethanol production hits 3-month low; stocks climb

Weekly average ethanol production in the US dropped to a three-month low of 1.049 million barrels per day in...

US July shoe sales pegged at $3.44 billion, up 16% from June

US July shoe sales pegged at $3.44 billion, up 16% from June

The US hide market was quiet on Wednesday September 18, with sources reporting limited activity and stable prices.

US renewable fuels group seeks update on EPA investigation into feedstock imports

US renewable fuels group seeks update on EPA investigation into feedstock imports

A major US renewable fuels trade group has asked for an update on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) investigation...

Romanian organic corn exports set to decline

Romanian organic corn exports set to decline

Prices for European organic corn in key port locations are edging up, as Romanian farmers...

US glycerin prices rangebound amid market uncertainty

US glycerin prices rangebound amid market uncertainty

The US glycerin market remained rangebound in the week to Tuesday September 17, with prices for 80% crude and...

US animal fats and oils mostly stable; CWG edges higher on strong demand

US animal fats and oils mostly stable; CWG edges higher on strong demand

The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to slightly higher on Tuesday September 17, with minimal trading...

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