Grow and build your own bioplastic home with food waste
In the United Kingdom, architect Maria Vergopoulou proposed and designed a micro home called “Cocoon BioFloss” made from extremely fine bioplastic fibres, reminiscent of...
Christopher McNulty New CFO of InVivo
In Massachusetts, InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp., a biomaterials and biomedicals company focused on spinal cord injuries, hired Christopher McNulty as CFO as of March...
Say it again Sam – Another study says palm oil plantations negatively impact climate...
In the Czech Republic, a study conducted by Palacký University researchers and others analyzed ow the tropical rain forests on Borneo absorb carbon dioxide...
Sustainably-sourced advanced biobased chemicals: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to S2G BioChem
In November, we reported that S2G BioChem has entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Mondelēz International — a leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum,...
Meridian Waste Solutions sells off solid waste management assets
In Georgia, Meridian Waste Solutions, Inc. is selling the equity interest of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that house its Solid Waste Group to Warren Equity...
Milk: Does a body good, and now with renewable packaging
In the Netherlands, dairy company FrieslandCampina will, by the end of the week, begin selling its popular chocolate milk, Chocomel, in 80% renewable packaging...
Special Implant Coating Offers Hope for Brain Disease Patients
In Germany, researchers have found a way to keep a brain implant in longer than in the past thanks to a special coating made...
Better weiners bring better sales – Oscar Mayer kicks out nitrates and brings in...
In Illinois, Oscar Mayer weiners are having a makeover this summer. After selling less hot dogs than competitors, Oscar Mayer has removed nitrates and...
Made from Stone: New packaging alternative (literally) rocks
In Florida, startup Okeanos is launching a packaging alternative from calcium carbonate, a naturally occurring material found in rocks, eggshells, and gastropods.
Calcium carbonate has...
Amsterdam Schiphol releases design for new pier
In the Netherlands, Amsterdam Schiphol airport released CGI renderings of its new pier and announced completion of the foundation and that construction will now...