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,...