In Chicago, a fermentation startup converting cellulose into seafood alternatives has wound down operations after failing to raise funds necessary to reach commercialization. Established in 2020, Aqua Cultured Foods told Green Queen it was unable to secure funding without taking on undue risk. “Despite meaningful technical and market progress, we reached a point where the […]
In Nevada, Mercedes-Benz has showcased a new, vegan-interior GLC electronic SUV at the recent CES technology trade show in Las Vegas. Vegan materials were used for upholstery, steering wheel, door trims, pillars, and carpets. A leather-like synthetic material dubbed ARTICO was used for some of the elements, while biobased, wool and cruelty-free animal-derived fibers, and […]
In France, biobased chemicals maker Futerro has requested the relevant permits for its planned lactic acid and polylactic acid plant in France. The plant, which will be located in Port-Jérôme, in the Caux Seine region, will produce lactic acid, lactide and PLA using sugar from corn or wheat as feedstock. PLA is a biopolymer with […]
In Spain, researchers at University of Seville have found that biodegradable tableware made from wheat straw or bran can trigger reactions in gluten-sensitive individuals. The research, conducted by Ángela Ruiz-Carnicer and Isabel Comino, involved 30-minute experiments where gluten-free food was placed on different biodegradable tableware. The food was then evaluated for gluten content. Rice and […]
In Georgia, AstroTurf® Corporation announced that it has installed more than 2 million square feet of its biobased RootZone® GT-B AstroTurf, delivering enough emissions savings to offset more than 500,000 miles of vehicles emissions. In carbon terms, the GT-B fields installed in 2025 equate to the annual carbon capture of 180 acres of trees, or […]
In France, biobased chemicals maker AFYREN has secured €7 million (US$8.2 million) in additional financing for its subsidiary Afyren Neoxy. The subsidiary reached continuous production of organic acids in mid‑2025. The milestone validated all stages of Afyren’s proprietary fermentation process and enabled the company to begin commercial deliveries of bio‑based acids under multi‑year contracts. “The […]
In Australia, accessories brand Bellroy has introduced a line of wallets made from Modern Meadow’s INNOVERA-brand plant-based leather, which is composed of more than 80% biobased carbon and offers double the strength while being lighter than conventional leather. The material was manufactured in partnership with German tannery Heller-Leder GmbH & Co. KG. Bellroy’s line includes […]
In Nevada, power station firm BLUETTI has unveiled a new model made with partially biobased materials at the popular CES 2026 technology trade show. The new power station’s housing uses Covestro’s Bayblend® RE polycarbonate, which contains 25% biobased raw materials, attributed through mass balance accounting According to calculations, this can reduce the housing’s CO2 footprint […]
In the United Kingdom, Chorlton Fireworks is leading a fireworks industry charge to replace plastic components with biodegradable materials where possible. Chorlton is already selling biodegradable fireworks built with thick cardboard, paper bonded by starch glue, and clay plugs that crumble into dust instead of burning metals. These paper‑based components break down in soil within […]
In Germany, Beiersdorf has launched a line extension for its best-selling Nivea Crème that is 99% natural-origin ingredients—a feat that took six years of research, over 2,000 formulations, and 10,000 consumer tests to complete. Dubbed NIVEA Crème Natural Touch, the new skin care cream meets consumer demand for more sustainable skin care as well as […]
