Taiwan says “Just say no” to plastic bags in the new year

In Taiwan, the country’s Environmental Protection Administration expanded the plastic bag ban coming into effect on January 1st to further reduce waste. The ban...

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, what a nice fish habitat you have become

In California, used and unsold Christmas trees are being recycled by being thrown into lakes to create reefs and fish habitats in otherwise barren...

Danish startup eyes particleboard, looks for expansion

In Denmark, a start-up called POND has developed a process for replacing up to 95% of traditional resins with natural fibers such as flax,...

European bioeconomy a driver of growth and jobs

In Europe, the bioeconomy has grown to €2.2 trillion ($2.61 trillion) and employs 18.6 million people, but awareness of the sector’s importance is largely...

Spotlight on emerging bioplastics

In Chicago, Packaging World has assembled a comprehensive look at expanding uses of thermoplastic starch, polyhydroxyalkanoate, and polyethylene furanoate. Derived from potatoes, tapioca, corn, maize,...

Natural skincare enjoys strong growth in India

In India, natural alternatives for skincare products are seeing increased demand.  According to a market report by RNCOS, the organic skin care market in...

Oregon company launches deodorants for nursing moms

In Oregon, natural products brand Earth Mama has launched a new deodorant line for pregnant and nursing mothers as well as people with sensitive...

Virginia college senior grows his own clothes

In Virginia, a political science major at Liberty University has been growing his own clothes. Luis Quijano, now a senior, said he has been growing...

Edible straws, shower beer among “quirky” 2017 product launches

In the United Kingdom, FoodBev Media has listed top innovative new products of 2017 for the food and beverage industry, including edible straws and...

‘Brain Glue’ repairs traumatic brain injuries

In Georgia, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center developed Brain Glue, a substance that could one day serve as a treatment...

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