Not PLA‑ying dead: Bioplastic skulls replace gory antler mounts
In Utah, Bucks N Bull Skulls is using bioplastic polylactic acid filament to 3-D print animal skulls for mounting antlers – an alternative that...
“Sound” investment: Biobased acoustic panel maker Aisti receives €20 million EIB loan
In Finland, sustainable acoustics products firm Aisti has received a €20 million (US$23.4 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to scale production of...
UPM touts key milestone at Leuna wood-based chemicals site
In Germany, UPM has reached a milestone at its wood-based chemicals biorefinery in Leuna, Germany: stable process separation of lignin and sugars.
This critical...
Creature comforts: Emirates unveils biobased amenity bags featuring endangered species
In Dubai, long-haul Emirates passengers flying Premium Economy or Economy Class will receive free amenity kits in a biobased bag containing plant-powered Aveda skincare...
UAE ban on single-use plastics expected to lift PLA demand
In the United Arab Emirates, the start of 2026 also ushers in a new era of eco-friendly packaging: starting January 1, the UAE will...
Lights, Camera, Compassion: Natalie Portman promotes Uncaged Innovations’ cruelty-free leather alternative
In New York, A-list star Natalie Portman has signed on to promote leather alternatives developed and manufactured by Uncaged Innovations. Portman, a long-standing advocate...
Locus Fermentation Solutions raises $20 million
In Ohio, Locus Fermentation Solutions has closed an oversubscribed, $20-million investment in a convertible note round at an equity valuation of $100 million. The...
Esse Skincare taps Afyren for microbiome-boosting, biobased propionic acid
In South Africa, Esse Skincare, a leader in skincare products focused on the microbiome, has signed a deal to purchase biobased propionic acid from...
Nouryon breaks ground on Brazil sustainable ingredients innovation center
In Brazil, leading specialty chemicals company Nouryon has broken ground on a new customer experience and innovation center in Brazil for its home and...
UPM launches UPM Circular Renewable Black
In Finland, UPM has introduced the world’s first biobased, near-infrared detectable, carbon-negative black pigment.
Dubbed UPM Circular Renewable Black, the pigment will enable premium...