Evonik and AMSilk extend biotech silk protein partnership
In Germany, specialty chemical producer Evonik and biotech-based silk protein pioneer AMSilk have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian site. Producing several tons...
Wrap battle: Saveggy biobased cucumber coating fights food waste and climate change
In Sweden, food tech firm Saveggy has introduced an edible, shelf-life-extending packaging for cucumbers.
Made from rapeseed oil and gluten-free oat oil, the coating...
Fit for a King: Withdrawn British banknotes converted into furniture
In the United Kingdom, designer Saskia Boersma, the Surface Matter collective, and the material studio Plasticiet have transformed £2.5 million (US$3.5 million) worth of withdrawn British banknotes...
Under Armour and UNLESS launch three plant-based sneakers
In Milan, popular athleisure brand Under Armour has partnered with UNLESS, a company known for producing completely renewable garments, to market three completely plant-based...
Finnish researchers show that the skin of red onions protects solar panels
In Finland, a team of researchers from University of Turku, Aalto University and Wageningen University has demonstrated red onion skins can extend the lifespan...
Aussie pajama maker taps Uluu for seaweed buttons
In Australia, sleepwear brand Papinelle is using seaweed-based bioplastic buttons from Uluu.
Based in Perth, Uluu is a biotech company that ferments seaweed to...
Scindo raises $5.4M to advance AI enzyme discovery
In the United Kingdom, artificial intelligence-based enzyme developer Scindo has raised £4 million (US$5.4 million) to expand its discovery engine, scale its wet-lab abilities,...
Integrity BioChem and ICD Group form biobased surfactants company for Australia’s mining industry
In Perth, Integrity BioChem has partnered with ICD BioChem, a newly formed company in the ICD Group of companies, that will bring Integrity BioChem’s...
Walking the walk: Prince William sports biobased sneakers to his Earthshot Prize award ceremony
In South Africa, Prince William rocked biobased sneakers at the annual award ceremony for his Earthshot Prize competition.
Several well-known brands, including Allbirds and...
Mercedes uses biobased carbon fiber composite from Syensqo on racing car
In Azerbaijan, Mercedes has debuted the first biobased carbon fiber composite on a W16 racing car, which came in second.
Applying the 30% biobased...