Canada invests in forest-fiber face masks
In Canada, the government has invested in producing biodegradable face mask filters to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the...
Entrepreneur takes cue from ancient cave paintings
In Nova Scotia, an entrepeneur’s vacation led to a startup idea for 100% plant-based paints.
“I was in a cave in France and looking at...
Brew can do it: UK company wants to expand uses for spent coffee grounds
In the United Kingdom, bio-bean Ltd. has launched a new material based on spent coffee grounds that it says could be used to replace...
Cellulose fibers are making a comeback as consumers ditch synthetics
In Tennessee, Eastman Chemical is seeing demand for its cellulose fibers increase as the fashion industry works to improve its sustainability profile and meet...
Japanese company begins making nanofibers from crab shells
In Japan, Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. has begun producing chitin nanofiber and chitosan nanofiber for a wide range of applications at its Kawanishi...
Irish Researchers Look to Cut the Cost of Carbon Fiber Production
In Ireland, researchers at the University of Limerick are looking to cut the cost and carbon dioxide emissions associated with producing carbon fiber from...
Bota Bio raises $100 million in Series B
In San Francisco, industrial biotechnology startup Bota Bio has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing. Founded in 2019, Bota Bio has developed...
Leather alternative uses algae and food waste
In India, a leather alternative made from algae and food and fiber waste has won the runner-up James Dyson Award for India, having been...
Spiber raises $311 million to help fund Iowa plant
In Japan, protein fermentation firm Spiber has raised JPY 24.4 billion ($220 million) to help fund a previously announced production plant in Iowa. The financing...
Nivea to introduce biobased polypropylene packaging
In Germany, skincare brand Beiersdorf has started using biobased polypropylene jars for its popular Nivea face cream. The jars are made from tall oil,...