Urine space: Yeast turns astronaut pee into useful materials
In South Carolina, Clemson University professor Mark Blenner has demonstrated that untreated urine can fulfill the nitrogen needs of the omega-3 fatty acid-producing yeast...
Consortium aims to develop biobased rope for aquaculture
In Europe, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund has launched the BIOGEARS consortium to develop renewable, biodegradable ropes for aquaculture.
The project will run from...
Amyris adds sweetener veteran to boost ingredients business
In California, renewable chemicals firm Amyris has appointed Oreste Fieschi President of Sweeteners & Ingredients to lead the commercial growth of its sweetener business...
Pangaia launches $395 biofabricated hoodie
In New York, sustainable clothing line PANGAIA has launched a limited-edition sweatshirt made from Spiber’s Brewed Protein fiber and organic cotton.
The hoodie, called NXT Gen,...
Hemp plant bringing much-needed jobs to Ohio town
In Ohio, a new, hemp-based building materials plant is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to economically depressed Glenville.
North Coast Natural Solutions says it...
Seaweed plastics maker raises £10 million to boost production
In London, biodegradable, seaweed-based plastics brand Notpla has raised £10 million ($13.2 million) to increase manufacturing and develop new applications.
Notpla—which is short for not...
JAY-Z’s VC backs flax cellphone case maker
In Canada, flax bioplastic cell phone case startup Pela has received funding from Marcy Venture Partners, a venture capital firm co-founded by rap and...
Shwood unveils biobased National Park-themed sunglasses
In Oregon, Shwood Eyewear has released the CAMP line of sunglasses, which are partially biobased and sport a National Parks theme. The line includes...
Plant-based asphalt startup tells carbon to hit the road
In Norway, a startup has developed a road repair process that uses recycled asphalt and a proprietary plant-based adhesive that sequesters carbon, offering a...
Vietnamese students create cassava flour-based bioplastic
In Vietnam, two students have developed a plastic bag replacement from cassava flour. Nguyen Cam Binh Minh and Nguyen Cam Kieu Khanh, students at...