In New York, wholesaler One World Products has purchased Eco Bio Plastics for $600,000. Based in Midland, Michigan, Eco Bio Plastics manufactures bioplastics for use in packaging, auto parts, and consumer products like single-use utensils. One World Products intends to expand Eco Bio Plastics’ product range to reusable logistics applications. The acquired company will be […]
In New York, flavors and fragrances giant IFF has launched ENVIROCAP™, its newest sustainable scent delivery system for fabric care applications. The proprietary biopolymer delivers long-lasting fragrance while reducing environmental impact. According to IFF, consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable choices and expect brands to take responsibility for designing products with the environment in mind. ENVIROCAP™ […]
In Japan, researchers at Shinshu University have found that bioplastic poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) lost over 80% of its mass in just 13 months when submerged deep in the ocean. The real-world test establishes LAHB as a more biodegradable plastic than leading bioplastic polylactic acid. According to the OECD’s Global Plastics Outlook, about 353 million metric tons of […]
In Belgium, C-biotech has developed materials from hemp-fiber skins and mycelium for modular construction applications. The company’s sandwich panels feature skins made of C-hemp – C-biotech’s hemp and natural binders composite that is rigid; satin-finished; and UV-, moisture-, fire- and abrasion-resistant –surrounding a mycelium core. Each panel is also carbon-negative, removing approximately 7.6 kg of […]
In Ontario, renewable chemicals company EcoSynthetix has received a repeat purchase order from a leading global pulp manufacturer for its proprietary strength aid, SurfLock™. The purchase order represents approximately $800,000 worth of the material for immediate delivery, with additional orders expected in the second half of 2025. “This new order from our key strategic account […]
In New York, Caroline Zimbalist, a fashion designer known for turning kitchen ingredients into couture, has gained acclaim for creating a seaweed-based dress worn by pop star Chappell Roan. Zimbalist’s designs are crafted from biodegradable materials like corn starch and seaweed-derived thickeners, which she molds into decorative elements before stitching them into custom garments. Though […]
In the Netherlands, juice solutions specialist Pradalim is branching out into the vibrant world of natural food colorants, unveiling two new product lines designed to meet the growing demand for clean-label, plant-based ingredients. The company’s latest innovation includes the VivaPro and NaturaPro ranges, both crafted to deliver bold, stable colors across a wide spectrum of […]
In Rome, a consortium of researchers is evaluating ways to convert waste from the olive oil industry, such as stones, skins, and leaves, into value-added products. Dubbed OLinWASTE, the team will evaluate the suitability of oil mill waste as feedstock for bioplastics, biofertilizers, biopesticides and bioenergy. The project has received just under €4 million in […]
In Italy, designer Andrea Shin Ling has created an exhibit for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 that features “a living building” that absorbs carbon dioxide. Dubbed Picoplanktonics, the exhibit is comprised of 3D-printed biostructures with embedded cyanobacteria. The exhibit is meant to encourage a reexamination of what materials and design can do in an “era […]
In Australia, a company with a not-very-creative name is looking at a creative solution to the single-use plastics problem: instead of recycling or composting forks and spoons from your backyard barbecues, why not eat them instead? 2050 Edible Cutlery, of Perth, is manufacturing forks, spoons, and knives from rice flour curds, soy protein, and tapioca […]
