Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop launches natural fragrance line, lambasts “toxic” chemicals
In New York, actress-turned-lifestyle-guru Gwyneth Paltrow is adding a natural fragrance line to her Goop brand that she says will offer “the modern woman...
Neste Jacobs’ technology boosts tall oil output at Finnish plant
In Finland, Neste Jacobs has installed an advanced process control technology at Forchem Oy’s Rauma tall oil facility that will increase product output.
A two-month...
South Korean skin care brand targets international expansion
In South Korea, natural skin care brand Isoi is expanding its international presence with store launches in China and the United States.
The company...
AECI invests in bioplastic bottles startup
In California, start-up firm Origin Materials has received a $5 million investment from specialty chemicals group AECI to support the company’s renewable technologies development....
Biobased adhesive solves coffee cup conundrum
In Germany, family-owned chemical company Follmann, together with its Sealock subsidiary, have developed a biobased adhesive for use in disposable coffee cups. The innovation...
From petroleum to wood in the chemical industry: cost-efficient and more sustainable
In Belgium, an interdisciplinary team of bio-engineers and economists from KU Leuven has mapped out how wood could replace petroleum in the chemical industry....
Super wood could replace steel in cars
In Maryland, a research team has developed a wood-based material strong enough to replace steel but that is six times lighter. The breakthrough could...
Coal country eyes hemp as new economic driver
In West Virginia, residents are now able to apply to the agriculture commissioner for a license to grow industrial hemp for commercial purposes.
Morgan Leach,...
Grading possible LEGO replacement materials
In Boston, Lux Research analyst Gihan Hewage weighed in on bioplastics options LEGO could evaluate in its search for a sustainable alternative to acrylonitrile...
Global Bioenergies cleared for isobutene operations
In Germany, Global Bioenergies has received regulatory clearance to begin operations at its Leuna biobased isobutene demonstration plant.
TÜV, Germany’s main state certification agency, completed...