In Colorado, Cascade Bio has secured $6 million to expand production of biocatalysts that cut costs and unlock biobased production. The funding includes a $2.8M seed round led by Endurance28 with participation from Stray Dog Capital, 1Flourish, Range Ventures, 10VC, and Amplify, as well as $3.2 million in nondilutive funding from the U.S. National Science […]
In Missouri, the multinational behind Tums has partnered with Pretium Packaging and LyondellBasell to create a biobased bottle for the antacid. At the recent Packaging Recycling Summit, the companies detailed how the material cuts the carbon footprint of the brand by about 70% and does not impact performance or appearance. The specific biobased material was […]
In Germany, Mercedes-Benz’s GLC model has become the first car to have an interior certified by the Vegan Society. Vegan materials were used throughout the car’s interior, including seats, headliner, pillar, door panels, and carpet. While the origin of the MB-Tex materials used for the optional interior package were not disclosed, the company has previously […]
In Boca Raton, the Auto Sport Florida group has acquired a wooden replica of the original Bentley Continental GT, with sculpted wood being used even for tiny details like controls, gauges, and speakers. Constructed in Belgium, the at scale model uses marine-grade teak. Even the wheels, brake discs, and lug bolts are made from wood. […]
In London, bioplastic electric toothbrush maker Suri has updated its original product with a pressure sensor, quieter motor and wireless charger. Like its first-generation model, Suri 2.0 works with bioplastic brush heads that can be sent back to the company for recycling. Suri’s first product hit the market in 2022, winning the public vote for […]
In the Netherlands, biotech firm NoPalm Ingredients has signed an agreement with NIZO Food Research to set up a demonstration-scale factory for its fermentation-based oils process technology at NIZO’s Ede food innovation campus. The facility will be the first time NoPalm Ingredients will run its full processes for producing sustainable palm and other tropical oil […]
In Switzerland, Jungbunzlauer, a leader in sustainable ingredients from natural sources, has signed a binding and definitive agreement to acquire the multipurpose production site in Thomson, IL from International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. “This acquisition is an important step in delivering on our strategic capacity expansion in North America,” said Bruno Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer […]
In South Carolina, Ingevity Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its North Charleston crude tall oil refinery assets and the majority of its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties product line to Mainstream Pine Products, LLC. The all-cash transaction will result in net, after tax, proceeds at closing of approximately $110 million plus a potential […]
In Spain, flavor and fragrance giant Symrise has opened a pentylene glycol production facility in Granada. Trade named Hydrolite® 5 green, the additional capacity enables Symrise to meet rising global demand for the multifunctional cosmetics ingredient, which delivers improved skin hydration and hair fiber enhancement while allowing formulators to create a better sensorial profile and […]
In California, designer Sudeshna Naik has developed wooden earbuds that protect both the planet and the fidelity of your favorite jams. Dubbed The PIN, Naik envisioned the earbuds as a “bridge between high-performance audio and eco-luxury,” according to Yanko Design. The PIN uses only Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, with three options for finishes: bamboo, cherry, […]
