LAPP and BASF partner to create the world’s first biobased ethernet cable

In Germany, cable and wire manufacturer LAPP is using biobased plastic produced by chemicals giant BASF in cable sheathing. LAPP will be showcasing the...

Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion create PLA-PHA blend for compostable coffee pods

In Georgia, bioplastic makers Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion say they have developed a compostable material for single-use coffee pods that complies with proposed...

Lummus and RWDC partner to license PHA technology

In Houston, process technologies provider Lummus Technology and bioplastics company RWDC Indus-tries have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand availability of polyhydroxyalkanoates via...

“Dirrty” singer Christina Aguilera co-founds clean-ingredient personal lubricant brand

In San Francisco, grammy award winner Christina Aguilera has co-founded a plant-based personal lubricant brand named Playground. The company actually launched last year, but...

Dennis Quaid documentary series to feature Greenbutts cigarette filters

In San Diego, plant-based cigarette filter company Greenbutts reports it will be featured in an upcoming episode of Viewpoint, a long-running educational documentary series...

Fruit of the Loom introduces wood fiber underwear for men

In Kentucky, Fruit of the Loom has partnered with Austrian wood-based textiles maker Lenzing Group to introduce a new line of men’s underpants. Dubbed...

Mastercard targets 100% renewable or recycled cards by 2028

In New York, payment processor Mastercard aims to replace polyvinyl chloride credit cards with recycled PVC, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or bioplastic polylactic acid versions...

PepsiCo opens compostable packaging tech center

In Texas, PepsiCo subsidiaries Frito-Lay and Quaker have opened a technical center with the goal of accelerating development of compostable packaging. The Greenhouse Learning...

Swell idea: Milwaukee’s Greenhouse Surfboards eyes palm leaf foam

In Milwaukee, psychologist/surfer Ken Cole is developing a surfboard made from palm leaves that he hopes to test on Lake Michigan’s waves by this...

Human hair eyed for bridge and building repair

In Kentucky, a research team is evaluating the use of salon hair waste for suitability in building and bridge repair. The work, currently being...

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Fishway hooks Multus to jointly accelerate cultivated fish

In the United Kingdom, Fishway and Multus Biotechnology have partnered to bring cultivated fish to market faster. The pact will leverage Fishway's expertise in...

Pirelli unveils biobased tires for Range Rovers

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MIT students design 3D printer that converts home food waste into knick-knacks

In Boston, Massachusetts Institute of Technology students Biru Cao and Qiqing Wang have developed an AI-drive desktop 3D printer  that converts household food waste...