Keanu thanks “scientist people” for naming molecule after him
In Hollywood, actor Keanu Reeves has thanked researchers for the “surreal” honor of having a deadly but useful molecule named after him.
Fungus-killing keanumycins...
Celebs encouraged to embrace green on the red carpet
In Los Angeles, environmental group RCGD Global sent A-listers a sustainable style guide ahead of the 95th annual Academy Awards, held Sunday to much...
Edible drones could improve delivery of life-saving supplies
In Switzerland, an engineering project at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is envisioning edible drones as a means to increase the...
Amazon’s Female Founder Initiative invests in bioplastic maker Genecis
In Seattle, online retail behemoth amazon has invested an undisclosed sum in bioplastics startup Genecis.
Luna Yu founded Genecis at the age of 21...
USDA marks first National Bioproducts Day
In Washington, DC, the US Department of Agriculture celebrated the inaugural National Bioproducts Day on March 8. The day is intended to highlight organizations...
IKEA scaling biobased glue to secure climate inroads
In the Netherlands, ubiquitous furniture and housewares brand IKEA is advancing years-long biobased glue development to solidify its environmental goals.
By volume, IKEA’s most-used...
New Vans collection marries “relaxed vibes” and sustainability
In Colorado, popular skater shoe brand Vans has launched a new collection designed to embody the brand’s relaxed vibe and appreciation for nature.
The...
Lenovo will incorporate flax into latest ThinkPad
In Hong Kong, tech multinational Lenovo is reportedly planning to use flax fibers in one of its products. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen2 laptop,...
Indian startup Dungse Labs looks to make useful materials from cow poo
In Hyderabad, India, a startup is making building materials, particle board alternatives, acoustic panels and plastics out of cow dung. The (hopefully odor-free) products...
France’s PILI raises $15.8 million for biobased indigo
In Toulouse, France, biotech and green chemistry company PILI has raised $15.8 million to accelerate commercialization and scale-up of its fermentation-based indigo. The funds...