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...
Evonik breaks ground on Slovakia biosurfactants plant
In Slovakia, German chemical company Evonik has broken ground on the world’s first commercial production facility for rhamnolipid biosurfactants.
Rhamnolipids are 100% biobased and biodegradable...
Pierce Brosnan promotes bioplastics in new PSA
In the UK, former 007 and Sexiest Man Alive Pierce Brosnan has appeared in a public service announcement touting bioplastics as a potential solution...
Coming soon to a chainsaw near you: Plant-based lubricating oil
In Maryland, Stanley Black & Decker’s chainsaw brand DEWALT has launched biodegradable chainsaw oil made from North American plant oils. The USDA Certified Biobased...
Carlsberg announces trial run of 8,000 biobased beer bottles
In the Netherlands, popular brewer Carlsberg has launched the largest trial to date of its biobased and fully recyclable beer bottles. Dubbed Fibre Bottle,...
Beer waste converted to nanotech
In Canada, researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique and École de technologie supérieure have demonstrated the use of microbrewery waste to...
Mistletoe eyed as source of natural glue
In Quebec, researchers at McGill University are looking into the potential of mistletoe to provide a natural source of glue.
Generally known for the Christmas...
Biobased soccer balls headed to 2022 World Cup
In Qatar, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will use soccer balls produced in Pakistan using partially biobased materials.
Designed and hand-stitched by Forward Sports in...
Unilever and Genomatica partner for palm oil alternatives
In San Diego, biobased chemicals producer Genomatica and consumer giant Unilever have announced a joint venture aimed at commercializing alternatives for palm oil and...
SYNLawn introduces soybean-based putting green
In Georgia, soybean-based artificial grass maker SYNLawn has introduced a portable putting green to help golf enthusiasts practice their short game in a sustainable...