In Oregon, ski goggle brand Smith has introduced retro, wraparound sunglasses meant to invoke its first 1987 design, but with a sustainable twist: biobased frames. Dubbed Ultralite, Smith told advnture, a site focusing on outdoor goods, that the biobased frames are lighter and more durable, and that the “retro ski goggle inspired design pairs well […]
In Belgium, Devan Chemicals is set to launch an innovative sleep-promoting textile made from a byproduct of Australian tea tree oil processing. Dubbed Devan Sleep Tight, the technology was proven to improve sleep quality and overall quality of life in an independent clinical trial. The active ingredient acts by two complementary pathways—inhalation and skin contact—to […]
In Indiana, biomanufacturing firm Liberation Labs has closed a convertible note with $31.5 million in new capital, which, combined with $19 million of insider bridge notes raised during 2024, brings the total raised in its $75 million convertible note round to $50.5 million. The new capital will allow the company to complete its first biomanufacturing […]
In Munich, cultivated meat startup MyriaMeat has grown pig muscle tissue from pluripotent stem cells with the ability to contract—an industry first. The achievement could boost the likelihood of producing cultivated pork at scale to complement conventional pork production. “We do not see ourselves as competitors to the meat industry but as partners. The industry […]
In Finland, dairy major Valio has initiated a research collaboration with Melt&Marble, a Swedish company that produces fats for food applications using cellular agriculture. These fats can serve as alternatives to animal fats and tropical plant fats linked to sustainability concerns, such as palm oil. Valio and Melt&Marble’s long-term research and development collaboration aims to […]
In Australia, Nanollose, a startup developing biodegradable fibers from cellulose sourced from agricultural waste, has raised $2.1 million to scale production. The fundraise includes commitments for a $672,000 placement alongside a $1.05 million rights issues for eligible shareholders, and a $400,000 fee-to-equity conversion by Nanollose Directors. One of the company’s fibers recently completed its third […]
In Montreal, aviation news publication Simple Flying has indicated growing interest in the use of bioplastics for airplane seats to help the industry improve its sustainability profile. Materials derived from renewable biomass such as corn and sugarcane promise not only to lighten the load of commercial aircraft but also to significantly reduce their environmental impact. […]
In France, specialty ingredient company Seqens has launched a completely biobased caprylyl glycol for cosmetics applications. Dubbed AdvensProtect 8 Green, the ingredient serves as a humectant, emollient and preservative booster, lowering the number of ingredients needed in the formula and improving its sustainability profile. According to Seqens, the ingredient’s short lipophilic chain is able to […]
In Miami, an annual art and design festival featured a bioplastic, compostable stools from Slovakia studio Crafting Plastics. The design firm created several pieces made using Nuatan, a proprietary polyhydroxy alkaloids biomaterial that is 100% biobased and compostable. “We are expecting our products and furniture pieces to endure generations,” Crafting Plastics cofounder Vlasta Kubušová told […]
In New York, beauty products wholesaler Qosmedix has developed the industry’s first biobased cosmetics applicators. Dubbed biowand, a plush doe foot lip gloss applicator and a point tip eye shadow applicator will be available for purchase in the spring. Both applicator tips and handles are biodegradable and are made from the bioplastic polylactic acid. Feedstocks […]
