Evonik inaugurates new biobased emollients plant in Germany

In Germany, specialty chemicals producer Evonik has brought a renewable emollients plant online in Steinau. The facility cost “double-digit million-euro” and manufactures esters using...

Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals kicks off sales of biobased EVA and LDPE

In Japan, a joint venture between Dow and Mitsui have begun selling ethylene vinyl acetate and low-density polyethylene using renewable feedstocks. Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Company, which...

Nokian Tyres and Reselo partner to use waste birch bark in renewable tires

In Finland, Nokian Tyres and Swedish biomaterials company Reselo AB have signed a development agreement to further develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as...

Wheely good idea: BBB Cycling launches line of biobased bike accessories

In the Netherlands, bike gear and accessories company BBB Cycling has introduced a line of plant-based bike care products. Sold under the simple brand name...

High standards: Volkwagen eyes hemp-based leather for car interiors

In Germany, Volkswagen has partnered with hemp materials startup Revoltech to use 100% biobased leather alternative for its interiors. Dubbed LOVR, Revoltech’s material is fully...

Outerknown taps Keel Labs for seaweed yarn shirts

In California, sustainable outwear brand Outerknown is using seaweed-based fibers developed by North Carolina’s Keel Labs. Dubbed Kelsun, the seaweed-based biopolymer fibers are mixed...

Biobased adhesive could solve wind energy recycling conundrum

In Colorado, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have developed an epoxy that could extend the usable life of wind turbine blades. Turbine blades...

AFYREN scores nutraceuticals deal

In Paris, biobased carboxylic acids producer AFYREN has signed a commercial contract with an undisclosed US nutraceutical ingredients manufacturer. Under the terms of the multi-year...

Designer creates microalgae material that stimulates plant growth

In Germany, designer Laura Bordini has created packaging from microalgae that stimulates plant growth when it ends up in the environment. Called “By Osmosis,”...

Sail into the great unknown with biodegradable, sailboat-shaped urns

In Brazil, Furf Design Studio and mycelium products maker Much have designed a biodegradable, sailboat-shaped urn for for the cremains of people who would...

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In Paris, cultivated meat startup Gourmey has formed what it claims is the culinary industry’s first-ever advisory board dedicated to cultivated meat. The panel...

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