India looks to repurpose cyclone-hit coconut trees
In India, the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has proposed converting the coconut trees that fell during cyclone Gaja into biodegradable plates.
The move...
Maine 3D printing center delivers biobased flood barriers
In Maine, a leading 3D printing technology group has delivered flood barriers made from biobased materials to help support “transport resiliency” and protect coastal...
Ray-Ban introduces biobased sunglass frames
In Milan, a classic sunglass style from Ray-Ban will include a biobased acetate frame.
Featuring a “rugged yet stylish silhouette,” the limited-edition RB RB4397...
Microbial stamp could help track E. coli outbreaks
In New York, start-up Aanika Biosciences is developing biological tags that can help authorities pinpoint the source of deadline E. coli outbreaks.
The company’s technology...
US Navy considers weaponizing hagfish slime
In Florida, researchers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama are evaluating the use of hagfish slime—a unique goo that can swell to...
Ontario bioplastic startup has big-brand backing ahead of plant startup
In Ontario, startup Origin Materials is set to produce recyclable, carbon-sequestering bioplastic from sawdust to meet offtake agreements already in place with large consumer...
Dry cleaning gets cleaner with biobased solvents
In Tampa, German textile care company Kreussler is introducing a biobased solvent for dry cleaning dubbed SOLVON K4 at Clean Show 2017.
The solvent is...
Bioplastic nonprofit born in chemistry grad’s kitchen
In the United Kingdom, millennial inventor and chemistry graduate has founded a not-for-profit company to produce biodegradable water bottles. James Longcraft aims to use...
Designer Tom Ford names plastics innovation prize finalists
In New York, fashion designer Tom Ford has announced the finalists for the Ocean-Safe Alternatives Competition’s Plastic Innovation Prize.
The eight finalists include three companies—Kelpi,...
Agthia set to launch Middle East’s first plant-based water bottle
In Abu Dhabi, food and beverage company Agthia Group PJSC is set to launch the region’s first plant-based water bottle, which biodegrades within 80...