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 […]
In Argentina, four students have won the Industria Inspira national contest for creating edible and biodegradable capsules that holding drinking water. Made of sodium alginate, the capsules hold about 40 mL of water and are ideal for sporting events and concerts where large amounts of water are needed and piles of single-use plastics are generated. […]
In South Korea, TissenBioFarm claims it has created the world’s first cultivated meat with cell density equal to conventional meat—a key milestone for cost parity and texture fidelity. The company said the key was approaching cultivated meat as tissues, not simple aggregation of cells on scaffolding. Adjusting the initial cell density makes it possible to […]
