LanzaTech and Dow partner on biobased surfactants

In Illinois, carbon recycling company LanzaTech and Dow have partnered to commercialize a surfactant for household cleaning and laundry products produced from industrial emissions....

Biobased kettle and toaster available in Australia

In Australia, bioplastics kettles and toasters produced by Philips Domestic Appliances are now available at local appliance retailer Bing Lee.  Priced at $129 each, the...

Oregon State awarded $10-million to develop hemp supply chains to benefit Tribal nations

In Oregon, the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University has won a $10 million grant to develop hemp-based supply chains and equip...

From Beer to Bioplastics: Sicily’s LIFE RESTART converts brewery waste into bioplastic

In Italy, a groundbreaking initiative has “tapped” into innovation by turning beer waste into a renewable solution for plastic pollution. Dubbed LIFE RESTART, the...

Algae-based fabric designer envisions consumers one day watering their clothes

In Canada, a designer has partnered with researchers at the University of British Columbia to create an air-purifying, algae-based fabric. Dubbed Biogarmentry, the living...

UPenn startup seeks to revolutionize manufacturing with living cells

In Pennsylvania, two researchers turned entrepreneurs have founded BioRealize, a startup dedicated to biofabrication technology. Karen Hogan, a former University of Pennsylvania doctoral student, and...

Taiwan outerwear startup launches coat made from coffee grounds

In Taiwan, outdoor gear brand COOR is using yarn made from coffee grounds to manufacture an extremely multifunctional jacket.  Dubbed HELIX Multi-Climate 3-in-1, the jacket...

Checkerspot, maker of algae materials used in skis, raises $36 million

In California, algae-based materials startup Checkerspot has raised $36 million in a Series B round. The company says it will use the proceeds for...

Lallemand acquires Evolve for $24 million

In Canada, yeast-based ingredients maker Lallemand has acquired Evolva, a biotech firm based in Switzerland. The acquisition by Lallemand subsidiary Danstar Ferment AG is...

Bee venom the bee’s knees for anti-aging products

In South Korea, Beesen Bio has signed a contract to supply anti-aging face masks based on bee venom. The two-year deal calls for 400,000...

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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...