3-D printing wood waste could save endangered trees
In California, 3-D printing innovators have successfully printed sawdust and binder in a way that mimics the grain of a tree—a process that can...
Fa-brew-less idea: Dutch company to repurpose coffee grounds
In Amsterdam, Caffe Inc. is building a $4.4 million refinery to convert used coffee grounds into oils that can be used in personal care...
Sustainable nitrogen-producing microbe for corn reduces need for chemical fertilizer
In California, Pivot Bio was recognized for its transformational work in agriculture, specifically for developing the industry’s first sustainable nitrogen-producing microbe for corn that...
First-of-a-Kind Algal-based College Certificate Program Sends Off First Graduates
In New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)-funded Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) graduated its first students from the algal...
Blue Marble and Biomimicry 3.8 partner to accelerate bio-inspired innovation
In Montana, Biomimicry 3.8 and Blue Marble, both located in Missoula, created a new partnership to accelerate innovation, decrease time to market, and provide...
Jojoba, fruit kernels amid microbead alternatives in New Zealand
In New Zealand, personal care product companies are turning to natural alternatives to microbeads in their exfoliating products amid bans.
L'Oreal New Zealand group corporate...
No More “Accidents” when You Sneeze – New Biomaterial Implant Helps Women with Urinary...
In India, two companies, Urogyn B.V. and Leader Biomedical, are joining forces to help bring to market a new product that can help women...
Taghleef launches new bioplastic food film
In the United Arab Emirates, Taghleef Industries is launching new products for food protection in March. Taghleef will present NATIVIA which are transparent, white...
African forest leaf ‘eru’ beats Popeye’s iron-filled spinach as superfood
In Cameroon, with an iron content 85 percent higher than spinach, a new study suggests forest leaf, ‘eru’ is key to lower anemia rates...
Need a New Face? China Cosmetics Company Creates 3D Printing of Asian Skin
In China, cosmetics company JALA Group has printed Asian skin using 3D printing. Using skin cells from Asians and bioink, they plan on using...