Chanel invests in Sulapac in plastic replacement move
In Finland, the French luxury house Chanel has decided to shoulder Sulapac’s development, thus becoming its first investor coming from the cosmetic industry. Aiming...
U.S. Air Force defends biomaterial samples collection from Russians
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Air Force is defending its reasons for collecting biomaterial samples from Russians after Russian President Vladimir Putin brought up...
Velvet worm’s sticky secretions serve as inspiration for future self-recycling materials
In Germany, velvet worms shoot out sticky secretions that stiffen into strong threads under the action of force, and then can be dissolved and...
Full Cycle Bioplastics wins Closed Loop grant for food waste based bioplastic
In Virginia, Full Cycle Bioplastics received a grant from the Closed Loop Foundation, an arm of Closed Loop Partners, for its technology in converting...
Distinguishing denim design – Levi’s uses “cottonized hemp”
In California, well-known jean company, Levi’s, is a new form of “cottonized hemp” denim in their spring designs. The hemp has been altered to...
Stora Enso Sells Subsidiary, Formeca, to Amitec
In Finland, renewable biomaterial packaging and construction company Stora Enso is selling its subsidiary that focuses on automated packaging machinery, Formeca, to Amitec also...
MHG reverts back to Danimer in second rebranding effort
In Georgia, bioplastics maker Meredian Holdings Group has changed its name to Danimer Scientific and reverted back to its Danimer Scientific corporate logo in...
Evidence Shows that Plants Really Do “Talk” to Each Other
In Delaware, a curious high school teenager teamed up with University of Delaware botanists to see if they can prove that plants communicate to...
Keep warm with first ever biodegradable synthetic insulation
In New York, PrimaLoft, Inc. introduced PrimaLoft Bio, the first synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled, biodegradable fibers. In accelerated test conditions simulating a...
Bambu launches new bamboo disposable plates
In Oregon, bambu expanded the company’s range of bamboo disposable plates with the introduction of a new decorative plate design in their Veneerware brand...