Private equity firm acquires majority stake in Novolex
In South Carolina, private equity firm Apollo Funds says it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Novolex Holdings LLC,...
A-listers Robert Downey Jr., Richard Branson join Series A for microbial oils startup
In California, several celebrities have signed on for a $37-milllion, Series A funding for Zero Acre Farms, a company developing vegetable oils produced by...
Swell idea: Bioplastic surf boards gain traction
In France, a company is using 3D printing and biobased materials to bring the surf community a more sustainable experience. Wyve, based in the...
Car company partner with artist to showcase biobased materials
In Sweden, electric car manufacturer Polestar has tapped artist Thijs Biersteker and his Woven Studio design group to showcase the strength and durability of...
Chinese smartphone maker uses biobased polymer
In China, a biobased polycarbonate copolymer produced by Saudi Arabia’s SABIC is being used in smartphones sold by emerging consumer electronics maker realme.
Dubbed Elcrin...
Japanese company investing $130 million to increase biopolymer production
In Japan, Kaneka has announced plans to triple production capacity for its biodegradable poly 3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate (PHBH) polymer. The company expects to spend about ¥15 billion...
Clariant launches biobased surfactants and PEGs
In Switzerland, chemical company Clariant has launched a range of 100% biobased surfactants and polyethylene glycols. Dubbed Vita, the ingredients were developed for formulators...
Nokian debuts concept tire using only natural rubber
In Finland, tire company Nokian has released a concept tire made with 93% sustainable materials. Dubbed Green Step, all the rubber used in the tire...
Oscar Mayer launches bologna-esque face mask
In Wisconsin, bologna baron Oscar Mayer has introduced a face mask meant to physically resemble the mortadella mainstay of middle school sandwiches, while moisturizing...
Peace, love, and biobased sandals: Brand launches styles for Deadheads
In California, novelty sandal brand Sanuk has introduced three new styles that incorporate biobased and recycled materials and target fans of the Grateful Dead....