Cracking idea: UK city trials biobased traffic pillars

In the UK, a local city council is installing traffic-control pillars made out of a plant-based biopolymer.  Commonly called bollards, such obstructions are meant to...

Delta to debut bamboo cutlery

In Atlanta, Delta has announced it will use bamboo and other biodegradable items for some single-use in-flight service items, such as cutlery. The new bamboo...

Algae-based ski maker looks to share its secretes

In California, WNDR Alpine Skis has agreed to share its technology for incorporating algae-based materials into its products to help lift the sustainability profile...

UPM biorefinery at Leuna, Germany delayed

In Finland, forest-based fuels and chemicals maker UPM said its planned biobased ethylene glycol and propylene glycol plant at Leuna, German will be delayed...

Focused fungi: Ecovative launches Forager subsidiary to serve fashion and automotive markets

In New York, mycelium materials company Ecovative has launched Forager, a division focused on designing, marketing, and manufacturing mycelium-based materials and foams for the...

TerraVerdae acquires PolyFerm, plans PHA platform expansion

In Edmonton, bioplastics maker TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc. has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the equity in PolyFerm Canada, a...

Ikea denies interest in burger bun couch

In Montreal, subversive artist Gab Bois has crafted a couch from burger and hot dog buns meant to resemble the vaguely loaf-like Camaleonda sofa...

Alert Augustus Gloop, a village made of cacao is planned for Ecuador

In Ecuador, an entire village has been planned using renewable construction materials, including 3-D-printed cacao waste.  Complete with an education and research center and chocolate...

Valentino steps into renewable sneaker market

In Milan, luxury brand Valentino has introduced two sneakers designs made from recycled and renewable materials.  Featuring uppers and sides made of viscose and polyurethane...

Maybelline to boost biobased content

In New York, mainstay cosmetics brand Maybelline has vowed to make 95% of its formulas either biobased or derived from minerals or circular sources...

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Meatable achieves “cell to sausage” in just 4 days

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