Dutch partnership to produce chemicals from sunlight and carbon dioxide
In the Netherlands, AkzoNobel and Photanol are planning to build a demonstration plant for Photanol’s cyanobacteria technology.
Photanol’s process uses cyanobacteria to convert sunlight and...
Indian researchers report polystyrene recycling breakthrough
In India, researchers at IIT Hyderabad have discovered a way to recycle the common polystyrene foam thermocol using citrus extract from orange peels.
Citrus extract...
Pangaia, Goldwin, and Spiber sign textile circularity pact
In Japan, Pangaia, Goldwin, and Spiber have partnered to create a global circularity solution to convert end-use textiles and agricultural byproducts into new materials....
Brazilian researchers report nanocomposite starch breakthrough
In Brazil, researchers at Federal University of Lavras are working on biodegradable packaging materials using starch.
Viviane Machado Azevedo and colleagues experimented with using sodium...
(Don’t) hit the road: Biobased fabric used to protect Tour de France cyclists
German cycling squad Team Sunweb will be donning protective, biobased jerseys at the upcoming Tour de France. The jersey fabric—trade named Dyneema—is made from...
BASF and Modern Meadow partner on animal-free leather
In Germany, Modern Meadow and BASF have partnered to develop an animal-free material that looks, feels and naturally ages like traditional leather, suede, or...
Natural Fiber Welding raises $85 million
In Illinois, Natural Fiber Welding has raised $85 million in a series B funding round that will be used to scale production of circular...
USDA launches biobased products pilot program
In Iowa, the US Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that aims...
Fab-Brew-Lous: Kaffe Bueno opens plant for upcycling coffee grounds
In Denmark, a bioscience company dedicated to upcycling coffee waste has opened its first biorefinery.
Kaffe Bueno’s newly inaugurated facility at Rodovre can upcycle...
New York shoe brand launches renewable casual sneaker
In New York, popular lifestyle shoe company Soludos has launched a sneaker made entirely of natural or recycled materials. Dubbed Yebo, the upper is...