In Sydney, Australia, a new Pier Pavilion designed by Besley & Spresser has been built using waste rock oyster shells. Comprising a “striking landscape roof,” the pavilion finds a use for the city’s bustling seafood industry. The shells impart a “subtle, pearly sheen” and demonstrate the potential for eco-friendly materials in city planning. According to […]
In France, fragrance and beauty ingredient maker Givaudan has opened a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse. The facility will accelerate development of biobased beauty ingredients and feature cutting-edge laboratories that consolidate Givaudan’s expertise in white biotechnology, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area. New scientific concepts can be efficiently scaled up […]
In France, cultivated meat company Gourmey has acquired Vital Meat and formed a new entity called PARIMA. The merger combines Gourmey’s production platform—known for its cultivated duck and cost-efficient processes—with Vital Meat’s poultry cell-line technology, developed from decades of avian cell research at Groupe Grimaud. PARIMA now holds nine regulatory filings across major global markets […]
In Japan, 100% biobased super absorbent polymers startup EF Polymer K.K. has raised $17.8 million in a Series B financing. EF Polymer has reached global sales of 500 tons and has repurposed over 5,000 tons of agricultural waste. The company is currently running demonstration projects in drought-prone areas including France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Applications […]
In Belgium, Syensqo has introduced a new biobased polymer technology that enables fabric softeners to deliver long-lasting fragrance and softness benefits. Dubbed Easysoft PA, the additive also enables formulators to respond to consumer demands while capturing opportunities for premiumization. According to Syensqo, fragrance is the top purchase driver in fabric care, shaping consumer loyalty and […]
In Germany, lab consumables maker Eppendorf will soon launch Deepwell Plates BioBased for use in high-throughput sample processing. Made with 95% second-generation feedstock, the plates match the performance of fossil-based versions in chemical stability, temperature tolerance, and centrifugation durability. The initial release—planned for January 2026—features 96 wells with a 2 mL capacity per well, with […]
In Houston, Sasol has introduced a surfactant made from oil obtained from black soldier fly larvae. Trade named LIVINEX IO 7, the insect-based surfactant meets industry demand for bio-circular, palm and deforestation-free surfactants. It is a drop-in replacement for conventional C12-14-based chemistry and the first nonionic surfactant of its kind in the fabric, home care, […]
In the Netherlands, designer Odette Dierkx has envisioned a new concept for producing protein bars: dried mycelium that has been fed waste plastics. Dubbed Plastik Protein, the mycelium powder contains amino acids, fiber, and nutrients that can be used as food ingredients. The protein bars would be made by mixing the powder with natural flavoring, […]
In Germany, cleaning products giant Henkel is using biobased plastic from Houston’s LyondellBasell in its toilet cleaner packaging. The packaging will specifically use LyondellBasell’s CirculenRenew for the transparent plastic cage of Henkel’s WC Frisch/Bref solid toilet rim blocks. CirculenRenew polymers are made from renewable feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, through a mass balance approach […]
In New York, a new innovation hub aims to bring biobased material innovations to New York City industries such as fashion and construction. Located at Harlem Biospace, Gotham Foundry is funded by a $45-million New York City Economic Development Corporation grant and is located at Harlem Biospace on West 127th street. It is led by […]
