Indian Oil evaluating biobased naphtha as cracker feedstock
In India, a top refiner may soon be adding biobased naphtha to its ethylene crackers to help decarbonize its operations.
Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, chairman...
Bacteria is the next trend in home décor and sustainable living
In New York, presenters at the 2018 Biodesign Challenge Summit showcased a number of bacteria-based technologies that enhance design and functionality of home décor.
Students...
Neste partners to produce diesel from May Day doughnut waste
In Finland, Neste will be using oil used in baking doughnuts for May Day to produce renewable diesel fuel. The oil will be donated...
Trippy treatment: Startup synthesizes medicinal ‘shrooms
In Canada, Core One Labs has developed a process to make psilocybin biosynthetically, opening doors for a more efficient and controlled method of producing...
Once-mothballed succinic acid plant running at double original output
In Sarnia, Ontario, a biobased succinic acid built that went offline in 2018 is getting new life thanks to a new, more efficient process...
Tackling Indonesia’s trash problem with seaweed
In Indonesia, startup Evoware is looking to combat plastic waste by producing edible, biodegradable seaweed-based packaging.
Evoware cofounder David Christian tells DogoNews the company was...
Phallic lamp goes viral, but not for its use of bioplastic
In London, the “boner lamp” is going viral for its suggestive shape and even more suggestive method of turning on and off, but the...
Biocomposites maker wins Canadian grant
In Canada, officials have announced an investment of $499,433 in Competitive Green Technologies, a company developing a nylon replacement made from biomass.
The company, which...
By land and sea: Combo motorized boat/camper/tricycle incorporates bioplastics
In Latvia, design studio Zeltini has unveiled a prototype of a motorized camper, tricycle, and boat in one. Dubbed Z-Triton 2.0, the home/vehicle for...
Biodegradable caskets give guinea pigs dignity in death
In Australia, two women have launched a business making biodegradable pet coffins and body bags.
Zoe Ednie-Brown and Jahna Trethowan of Kojonup, West Australia, founded...