In Vancouver, good natured Products Inc., a manufacturer of biobased plastic extrusion and plant-based products, has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering worth just under $1 million. The company issued a total of 15,639,998 units at $0.06 per unit for a total raise of $938,000. Each unit consisted of one common share in […]
In the UK, World Bio Markets reported that Modern Meadow and Earthletica, an Australian-based activewear brand, have partnered to launch the Bronte Jacket.This lightweight jacket features Bio-Alloy Shield, a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow. “At Earthletica, we are committed to creating activewear that not only looks and feels good, but also supports […]
In New York, America’s most famous competitive eater will be excluded from Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest for daring to endorse a plant-based hot dog. Joey Chestnut told the New York Post he is “gutted” by the ban, which stems from his agreement to represent Impossible Foods’ vegan alternative. “I love competing in […]
In London, designer Maca Barrera has introduced a new concept in sun protection: clothing infused with melanin produced through fermentation. Melanin is a sun-protecting protein found in skin. Barrera’s Melwear envisions apparel that acts as a second skin and could replace chemical sunscreens. While her final design project at Central Saint Martins didn’t include a […]
In Brooklyn, the world’s tallest modular building is incorporating “living space modules” made out of natural materials 3D printed by a joint project between researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine. They hope the SM2ART Nfloor cassette panels could one day replace traditional surface assemblies in multistory […]
In Thailand, Braskem Siam Co., Ltd. has received approval from the Thailand Board of Investment for a 19.3 billion baht ($526 million), 200,000 tons/year biobased ethylene plant. The project will convert ethanol produced using agricultural products such as sugarcane, cassava, and corn as feedstock. Braskem Siam, a joint venture between leading biopolymer producer Braskem and […]
In Houston, Solugen has secured a conditional, $213.6-million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Loan Programs Office funds will support construction of Solugen’s 500,000 square foot organic acids production facility planned for Marshall, MN. The site will deploy Solugen’s Bioforge technology for converting biomass into organic acids for use in wastewater treatment, […]
In France, food multinational Danone, tire maker Michelin, biobased chemicals producer DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France have agreed to invest over €16 million ($18.2 million) to build a Biotech Open Platform at Clermont-Ferrand, France. The facility will develop and scale advanced fermentation processes and be located at Michelin’s Parc Cataroux Center for Sustainable […]
In Austria, pulp producer Suzano has agreed to acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing, a global supplier of cellulosic fibers for the textile and non-wovens industry, from B&C. The two shareholders also agreed to form a long-term syndicate that will hold a 52.25% stake in the company. Subject to the closing of the transaction, B&C […]
In the US, BioMADE has issued a call for proposals for food and material innovations with military applications. The Department of Defense manufacturing innovation institute is offering grants ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. BioMade emphasized “innovations in food production that reduce the CO2 footprint of food production at and/or transport to DoD operational environments… […]
