Vioneo moves first bioplastics project from Antwerp to China
In Switzerland, biobased plastics company Vioneo has announced it is relocating its first planned project from Antwerp, Belgium to China.
The company, which aims...
Covation sells BioPDO unit to focus on bioPTMEG
In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, the world's largest producer of 100% biobased 1,3 propanediol....
Viridis halts construction on Illinois biobased ethyl acetate plant
In Illinois, biobased ethyl acetate producer Viridis has stopped construction of its first large-scale production plant.
According to Chemical and Engineering News, work on...
Mercedes unveils vegan-interior SUV at CES
In Nevada, Mercedes-Benz has showcased a new, vegan-interior GLC electronic SUV at the recent CES technology trade show in Las Vegas.
Vegan materials were...
Futerro files permits for French PLA site
In France, biobased chemicals maker Futerro has requested the relevant permits for its planned lactic acid and polylactic acid plant in France.
The plant, which...
Gluten-sensitive crowd should be wary of biodegradable tableware
In Spain, researchers at University of Seville have found that biodegradable tableware made from wheat straw or bran can trigger reactions in gluten-sensitive individuals....
Astroturf announces biobased materials milestone
In Georgia, AstroTurf® Corporation announced that it has installed more than 2 million square feet of its biobased RootZone® GT-B AstroTurf, delivering enough emissions...
AFYREN confirms drawdown of €7 million
In France, biobased chemicals maker AFYREN has secured €7 million (US$8.2 million) in additional financing for its subsidiary Afyren Neoxy.
The subsidiary reached continuous...
New Bellroy wallet line taps Modern Meadow for biobased leather
In Australia, accessories brand Bellroy has introduced a line of wallets made from Modern Meadow’s INNOVERA-brand plant-based leather, which is composed of more than...
BLUETTI unveils partially biobased portable power station at CES 2026
In Nevada, power station firm BLUETTI has unveiled a new model made with partially biobased materials at the popular CES 2026 technology trade show....