Which biobased chemicals are most promising? Framework helps figure that out
In Wisconsin, researchers from the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center developed a framework for the identification of the most promising biobased chemicals that...
Disney joins others in saying sayonara to straws
In California, The Walt Disney Company is joining Starbucks, McDonald’s and Marriott to get rid of single use plastic straws and plastic straws in...
FibreTuff launches manufacturing of biomaterials for 3D printing
In Ohio, FiberTuff launched compounding operations to manufacture cellulose based biomaterial for the 3D printing and molding of Class I and II medical devices...
Petronas and Leaf Malaysia sign MoU for biorefinery project
In Malaysia, Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad, an integrated chemicals producer, and Leaf Malaysia, part of Australian-based Leaf Resources which converts plant biomass into industrial...
Kraig Biocraft mulberry farmers break ground in Vietnam
In Michigan, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. a leading developer of spider silk based fibers announced that work has begun under the collaborative agreement signed...
Bolt Threads Launches Biobased Knife with Best Made and Chris Reeve Knives
In California, Bolt Threads launched their latest product using their the ground breaking Microsilk fiber, a sustainable bio-engineered spider silk. They partnered with Best...
Spinnova joins Fashion for Good’s Scaling Program
In the Netherlands, Fashion for Good and Finland-based Spinnova, the Finnish developer of a cellulose fibre converting wood pulp into yarn with a small...
Adidas to use only recycled plastic by 2024
In Germany, Adidas is committing to using only recycled plastic by 2024 in all its sportswear, eliminating any use of “virgin” plastic including polyester....
Hemp chocolate could be coming to U.S.
In Germany, chocolate maker Ritter Sport recently release the limited edition Schoko & Gras, or Chocolate and Grass, chocolate bars in Germany and said...
National Lab adds lignin composite to 3D printing palette
In Tennessee, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a plant-based composite material for 3D printing. Using waste lignin from biofuel manufacturing and...