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 […]
In Europe, a consortium of researchers looking for animal-free leather alternatives produced using cellulose or cyanophycin as feedstock has been awarded a €3.5 million (US$4.087 million). Dubbed FABULOSE, the group is comprised of 11 European partners, including German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research, Melina Bucher, Novis Biobased technology Gmbh, and Steinbeis Europa Zentrum. The […]
In California, industrial biomanufacturing leader Genomatica has entered into a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Genomatica’s technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Genomatica will seek to establish a consortium of industry leaders focused on creating a separate entity for the flagship commercial plant with Sojitz. Sojitz […]
In the UK, Celtic Renewables has partnered with Enzyme Supplies Ltd. in a deal that marries Enzyme Supplies’ enzyme formulations with Celtic Renewables’ award-winning biorefining process for producing biobased chemicals from by-products and waste. At the core of this partnership is Enzyme Supplies’ tailored enzymatic solutions, which are now being integrated into Celtic Renewables’ acetone-butanol-ethanol […]
In Ontario, EcoSynthetix has announced that two new tissue lines in Europe are using its SurfLock™-brand biobased strength aids. The contract wins were a result of a distributor relationship with the RNM Group that recently begun to work with EcoSynthetix to support commercialization activities. SurfLock increases fiber to fiber interaction in paper-based applications, such paperboard, […]
In the United Kingdom, water treatment company United Utilities is trialing a process at its Blackburn sewage works to extract glucose from used toilet paper. The glucose can then be used as feedstock for fermentation-based production. TP recovery starts with filtering and compaction steps. The TP is then treated with enzymes to create a cellulose-rich […]
