Wessex Resins now producing biobased epoxy formulation
In the United Kingdom, Wessex Resins is now producing ENTROPY RESINS, range of high-performance, bio-based epoxy formulations.
The resins are largely plant-based formulations and used...
Kellogg’s new goal includes 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging
In Michigan, Kellogg Company is expanding its Global Sustainability Commitments to include a goal of working towards 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging...
Precise Bio first to transplant 3D printed bio-eye in animals
In North Carolina, Precise Bio, launched a dedicated ophthalmology business unit to support attainment of near-term opportunities in the ophthalmology arena after being the...
Seaweed-based to-go cups could be the answer to disposable cup problems
In the United Kingdom, Skipping Rocks Lab launched a project, called UCUP, to use brown seaweed as feedstock for a sustainable paper to-go cup....
Black Bear gets $5.7M in investments for ‘tire to carbon black’ scale up
In the Netherlands, Black Bear Carbon BV is getting another €5 million or about $5.7 million in financing from Capricorn Venture Partners and Particon...
Chicken feathers not so chicken – could produce stronger plastics than plant-based plastics
In Belgium, EU-funded KARMA2020 project is looking to chicken feathers waste by-product from poultry production as a possible valuable feedstock for biobased materials, especially...
MasterCard credit cards to go green with Greener Payments Partnership
In New York, Mastercard, Gemalto, Giesecke+Devrient and IDEMIA joined together to commit to more sustainable credit cards by launching the Greener Payments Partnership to...
California Baby develops 100% plant-based preservative for skin care products
In California, global skincare company California Baby has developed a 100% plant-based preservative formula for skin care products. The company is in the process...
Biobased bridge constructed with basalt fibers and polyester resin in innovative design
In The Netherlands, FiberCore Europe built a biobased footbridge made from never before used ecologically sustainable composite materials in bridge construction, including basalt fibers...
Carrots may be secret to greener concrete
In the United Kingdom, researchers at Lancaster University, in collaboration with Scotland’s CelluComp, are looking to use carrots to increase concrete strength and improve...