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Some 28 companies in US trying to convert waste to biofuel

30 July 2008
There are currently 28 companies in North America that are in the "advanced planning stages" of converting waste to fuel, the New York Times has reported.

Biofuel derived from sawdust

28 July 2008
A scientific breakthrough could mean that a range of plant material could be turned into biofuels.

Cow dung: The answer to fuel supply?

25 July 2008
Turning animal faeces into a fuel source could generate enough electricity to meet up to three per cent of North America's entire energy needs, scientists claim.

Ministers urged to support renewable energy

22 July 2008
The government must intervene to aid the renewable energy industry as gas prices looked set to rise for the foreseeable future.

Aveda launches new organic product range

21 July 2008
Aveda has launched a range of products that the manufacturer says uses certified organic ingredients and aromas.

World Bank claims damning biofuels production refuted by industry association

21 July 2008
After leaked claims by the World Bank that 75 per cent of the increase in food prices is due to rising demand for biofuel, the European Biotech Industry Association (EuropaBio) refutes the claims.

Report says biofuels expensive and have 'limited impact' on environment

18 July 2008
A damning report on the production and use of biofuels, published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), has suggested it is costly to produce and has limited impact on reducing greenhouse gases.