In California, Algenesis Labs has commissioned its Bio-Iso™ pilot plant, which is producing 100% biogenic carbon isocyanate. Unlike traditional isocyanates derived from petroleum and manufactured using highly toxic phosgene, Bio-Iso™ is made from plant-based dicarboxylic acids and manufactured without the use of phosgene. This novel process is both modular and scalable, setting a new benchmark […]
In Slovenia, students at University of Ljubljana have used biobased materials for a variety of design projects, including a biodegradable urn made of blood and hair. The school told design publication dezeen, which cosponsors the projects, that the projects are the culmination of University of Ljubljana’s Industrial Design course. The goal is to “educate responsible, […]
In Uttar Pradesh, a government project is collecting cow dung to convert into usable products such as bioplastics, textiles, and paper. The Press Trust of India reports the state hopes the initiative will also create employment opportunities for thousands of rural youth and women, in addition to generating revenue. The funds will be used to […]
In California, luxury women’s eyewear brand Velvet Eyewear has unveiled its first biobased eyewear collection. Crafted from renewable sources like wood pulp and cotton fibers, the new biobased frames maintain Velvet’s signature quality and fit. Styles such as the Stevie, Carol, Minnie, and Joan are now available in color-rich, sustainable acetates. In a press statement, […]
In Illinois, Aptar Pharma has released a partially biobased nasal spray pump for its Haleon Otrivin® brand. Dubbed Freepod®, the pump for the xylometazoline nasal decongestant is made of 52% ISCC Plus certified biobased feedstock. The biobased resins are made from renewable feedstocks such as bio-waste and residual oils. Together, the pump and bottle components […]
In Singapore, Friends & Family Pet Food Company has received regulatory approval to commercially sell cultivated meat-based pet food in Singapore. The June approval by Singapore’s Animal & Veterinary Services makes Friends & Family the first-ever cultivated meat pet food approved for sale in Asia and one of only a handful of cultivated meat companies […]
In Canada, cell-based dairy startup Opalia and dairy ingredient provider Hoogwegt have entered into a commercial agreement. Under the terms of the two-year deal, Opalia and Hoogwegt will jointly create the world’s first cell-based dairy products. The partnership will leverage Opalia’s proprietary technology with Hoogwegt’s dairy products and global markets expertise, covering more than130 countries […]
In California, Reborn Materials, a developer of enzyme-infused hybrid plastics designed to biodegrade effectively in natural environments, has partnered with AI analytics firm B2En to jointly create a “robust digital data infrastructure” capable of tracking the lifecycle of such plastics used in agricultural settings. This data ecosystem will facilitate the precise measurement, monitoring, and analysis […]
In Germany, an EU-funded project aims to create antimicrobial, biobased, and shelf-life-extending packaging for meat. Dubbed MATE4MEAT, the project is being led by Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV. The researchers will also evaluate the effectiveness of the various development stages under laboratory conditions and in real-life applications. The MATE4MEAT project is funded […]
In California, Starbucks is winding down a compostable cups trial following disappointing results. The fiber-based cups, which the coffee giant began trialing in West Hollywood in February, did not have the “functionality [to meet] customer needs,” a spokeperson told WeHo. The cups also required industrial composters, because of a bioplastic coating. The Cool Down also […]
