Grow Bioplastics named Sizzle TechStart’s first incubator client
In Tennessee, Grow Bioplastics has become the inaugural agricultural technology client for Sizzle TechStart, a small business incubator. GROW PLASTICS
Formed by the Roane Alliance,...
Pig poop pavement project wins grant
In Illinois, a project looking to convert pig manure and food waste into biobased binding material for road construction and roofing shingles has won...
Eyewear eyes green material alternatives
In the United Kingdom, Optometry Today has covered the growing trend of sustainable eyewear, including the increased use of materials based on renewable feedstocks.
The...
Bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific announces $130-million term loan
In Georgia, Danimer Scientific, Inc. has closed a new $130-million senior secured term loan that “significantly improves its near-term liquidity position, and enables it...
Vegan bacon perfume sells out in minutes
In London, a vegan perfume formulated to smell like bacon sold out in 20 minutes. The Valentine’s Day publicity stunt, orchestrated by alternative meat...
Avocado-pit bioplastic firm ramps up production
In Mexico, a company making disposable cutlery and straws out of avocado pits has hit production capacity of 130 tons of bioplastic per month.
Founded...
Fab-Brew-Lous: Kaffe Bueno opens plant for upcycling coffee grounds
In Denmark, a bioscience company dedicated to upcycling coffee waste has opened its first biorefinery.
Kaffe Bueno’s newly inaugurated facility at Rodovre can upcycle...
UK designer introduces decaying sneakers as art
In the United Kingdom, Olaniyi Studio founder Yussef Agbo-Ola has created art concept sneakers made of biomaterials that are designed to never be worn...
London firm pioneers boat shoes from invasive algae
In London, an ecofriendly footwear firm is set to launch the “ultimate amphibious adventure shoes” made from invasive algae.
Vivobarefoot and Bloom, a producer of...
Turkey looks to get back into the hemp game
In Turkey, President Erdoğan is eyeing a return to industrial hemp production for the nation and has raised the issue of expanding cannabis planting...