Bioplastics capacity set to grow 4% annually

In Germany, research and consultancy nova-Institute has issued a market report on biobased polymers that predicts strong growth for bioplastics. The report, entitled “Bio-based Building...

The gribble, a lignin-munching ocean crustacean, eyed for enzymes

In the United Kingdom, scientists at the University of York are probing gribble guts to find better enzymes for producing for biofuels and renewable...

BASF taps Acies Bio for methanol-to-fatty alcohols process

In Germany, BASF and Acies Bio have partnered to further develop a fermentation technology that converts methanol to fatty alcohols, essential building blocks for...

Biodegradable coffee pods launched in Austria

In Austria, two companies are marketing the world’s first biodegradable coffee capsule. HomeGolden Compound, maker of the material, and packaging giant Alpla Austria jointly developed...

Bio-inspired art added to curriculum at University of Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, a university’s art, biological systems engineering, design, and physics programs have jointly sponsored an artist-in-residence who is blending art and science to...

Chance encounter leads to bioplastic pact

In Scotland, bioplastic firm Cuantec has partnered with an Ayrshire dairy farmer to develop the world’s first biodegradable milk bottles. The collaboration came when...

Robots reproduce for the first time, thanks to Pac-Man

In New England, university scientists have reported the first known robot reproduction, enabled in part by the tiny organisms’ Pac-Man-like shape. The research team, comprised...

Sashay away, petroleum: Ecopel launches plant-based faux fur

In Shanghai, Ecopel has launched a partially plant-based faux fur dubbed KOBA. The new material incorporates SORONA, a corn-based fiber manufactured by DuPont. While animal...

Sequinova’s cellulose sequins help fashion stay sparkly

In London, a sustainable sequins start-up has achieved the world’s first fully biodegradable sequins produced at scale. Founded by Claire Lichfield during the pandemic...

Zone3 makes wetsuit out of biobased neoprene alternative

In the United Kingdom, Zone3 will soon introduce the world’s first biodegradable wetsuit. Made from Terraprene®, a  biobased thermoplastic elastomer produced by Germany’s FKuR,...

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Mercedes-Benz taps Modern Meadow for 80% plant-based leather

In Germany, luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has partnered with New Jersey biodesign firm Moden Meadow to develop a next-generation leather alternative for its CONCEPT...

Bioluminescent dress from van Herpen portends era of living couture

In France, Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has unveiled a dress embedded with 125 million bioluminescent algae at Paris Haute Couture Week 2025....

Stella McCartney’s latest sneaker can be composted, smells of cinnamon

In London, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney has unveiled a new version of its S-Wave sneakers, featuring soles made entirely from BioCir Flex, a...