EU targets straw ban, but price hurdles remain
In the European Union, a number of plastic straw bans are poised to boost demand for plant-based solutions, although the high price of renewable...
New cling wrap may create secondary market for canola
In Canada, University of Alberta researcher Marleny Saldaña has created a biodegradable cling wrap using cellulose nanofibers from canola straw.
"We have a huge problem...
Corapack adopts renewable cellulose films
In Italy, food packaging film company Corapack is using renewable cellulose film produced by Futamura.
Corapack will use the compostable films, dubbed NatureFlex, for...
DuPont, Lenzing launch renewable fabric collection
In Delaware, DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing have launched a biobased fabric collection based on blends of DuPont’s Sorona fibers and Lenzing’s TENCEL Lyocell and...
Polish company develops energy bars for bees
In Poland, Saatchi & Saatchi IS Warsaw has created paper that acts like an energy bar for bees—fortifying the vital workers and, hopefully, reducing...
Algae discovery could improve solar power efficiency
In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Birmingham are studying algae that can capture 95% of light—much more than the 10-20% captured...
P&G forms joint venture to convert dirty diapers into useful products
In Italy, Procter & Gamble and Angelini Group are looking at recycling dirty diapers into items such as furniture and textiles.
The two companies founded...
Oregon company launches renewable grooming solutions for man’s best friends
In Oregon, Thinkplanet has introduced a line of biobased pet products, including formulations for controlling fleas and ticks and a range of organic conditioners...
Databases help consumers identify, qualify biobased products
In Isle of Man, Phys.org has published a list of resources for consumers looking for certified biobased products such as apparel made from milk,...
Disposable, biodegradable batteries under development in Canada
In Canada, researchers at Simon Fraser University are developing a compact, disposable, and biodegradable battery that could revolutionize disaster response or bring power to...