In Canada, a team at University of British Columbia has developed a plant-based solution that removes more pesticide residue from produce than commonly used methods like rinsing with water and baking soda solutions. Comprised of starch, iron, and tannic acid, the solution formed bonds with pesticides to remove 96% from the fruits tested, according to […]
In Germany, specialty ingredients company Symrise has made an unspecified strategic equity investment in Colorado’s Bond Pet Foods, a biotechnology firm that uses precision fermentation to produce animal-identical proteins complementing the existing pet food portfolio of Symrise. The partnership supports Symrise’s ambition to develop biotech-enabled ingredients that work better for pets and the planet, strengthening […]
In Connecticut, popular watchmaker Timex has created a line of watches that include renewable and circular materials. Dubbed Good Time, Better Choices, the collection is a celebration of Earth Day that also underscores how heritage watchmaking can evolve through biobased innovation and responsible sourcing. According to In Fashion Business, the line includes Urban Pop Eco‑Friendly Strap […]
In Sweden, Fibu AB, a company developing wood fiber-based foam, has been granted SEK4.26 million (US$463,000) in climate investment funding from Klimatklivet, a program administered by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. The funds will be used to scale Fibu’s patented technology, which has applications as biodegradable alternative in packaging, insulation, and acoustics. “We are grateful […]
In Italy, Thailand’s Slow Hand Design 2026 exhibit at Milan Design Week is spotlighting how renewable materials and traditional craftsmanship can shape a more sustainable design future. The exhibit includes Mush Composites’ Mush Art Tiles, which are made from mycelium and agricultural byproducts that combine to create solid, stone‑like surfaces. INDIN STUDIO contributed a biobased […]
In Alabama, renewable foodservice products company NantBioRenewables has expanded its manufacturing capabilities at its Gadsden production site. The new capacity also broadens NantBioRenewables’ material platforms, custom resin formulation and compounding capabilities, and thermoforming capacity to support customers across foodservice, consumer packaged goods, and specialty packaging. The expanded facility now manufactures across polypropylene, polyethylene, and multiple […]
In California, biobased polyurethane materials startup Algenesis Labs has announced the results of a new Product Carbon Footprint analysis that shows its Soleic® product line can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65% compared to petroleum-based alternatives. The preliminary PCF study, conducted in partnership with independent sustainability firm TrueNorth Collective, found that Soleic® polyols […]
In Connecticut, specialty chemicals distributor LBB Specialties has agreed to distribute DMC Biotechnologies’ KeyPura™ fermented myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in the United States and Canada. Both ingredients are produced via precision fermentation and are sold into the Human Nutrition, Food, Personal Care, and Life Science markets. “This collaboration brings to market a cleaner, more sustainable, and […]
In India, sustainable packaging company Greendot Biopak Pvt. Ltd. is ramping up development of 100% biobased, home‑compostable aqueous barrier coatings for paper and paperboard to meet rising demand for renewable alternatives to single‑use plastics in foodservice and global export markets. Made entirely from renewable raw materials such as starch, plant proteins, seaweed extracts, cellulose, waxes […]
In Michigan, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a company genetically engineering silkworms to produce recombinant spider silk for high‑performance industrial, textile, and defense applications, has successfully produced 1.3 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoons in a single month. The milestone represents not only a record-setting achievement but a “clear validation of the Company’s execution strategy and […]
