elm-plastic introduces biobased PLA and PE pipettes
In Germany, elm-plastic GmbH, a manufacturer of pharma medical devices, has launched laboratory pipettes made from bioplastic.
Dubbed Bio‑Pipette, the product was the result...
CJ Biomaterials to supply PHAs for biobased turf
In South Korea, CJ Biomaterials has partnered with Sweden’s BIQ Materials to produce artificial turf infill made with CJ’s PHACT™ polyhydroxyalkanoate.
Infill, commonly used...
New York “Living Room” exhibit spotlights sustainable materials in domestic design
In New York, an exhibit at Fugue Gallery is spotlighting the potential of renewable and reclaimed materials in design.
Curated by Helena Elston, Living...
Mclaren W1: Three tyres with over 50% of Bio-Based and Recycled Materials
In the United Kingdom, luxury sports car maker McLaren has tapped tire major Pirelli for 50% renewable and recyclable tires.
The project is the...
RISD Loop Lab aims to apply circular concepts to school’s waste
In Rhode Island, the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design has launched Loop Lab, an initiative to convert waste generated by the school into...
Uluu raises $10.4M to scale seaweed-based plastic
In Australia, seaweed-based plastic startup Uluu has raised AU$16 million (US$10.4 million) to build a demonstration plant to prove the viability of its technology.
Uluu’s...
Reel solution: Indonesian team create bioplastic from milkfish scales
In Indonesia, a team of researchers from Semarang State University have developed a bioplastic made of chitosan sourced from milkfish scales and moringa leaf...
AmphiStar’s biosurfactant advances to final stage of circular biomanufacturing challenge
In Belgium, biobased surfactants producer AmphiStar was awarded €2.5 million (US$1.15 million) in funding from SPRIND, Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation. The funds...
Michelin biobased 5-HMF demo plant comes online
In France, tire major Michelin has brought its biobased 5-hydroxymethylfurfural demonstration plant online at Péage-de-Roussillon.
Dubbed Cerisea, the €60 million (US$69.1 million) plant has...
PACT raises £16M for collagen-based alt leather
In the United Kingdom, biomaterials startup PACT has raised £16 million (US$21.0 million) to scale its leather alternative made from collagen.
Dubbed Oval, PACT’s...