Startup eyes 2023 for palm oil alternative launch
In the United Kingdom, a startup developing fermentation-based alternatives to palm oil hopes to begin sales in 2023.
Palm oil is used across numerous products...
Robert Downey Jr.-backed cooking oil company launches online sales
In California, a fermentation-based cooking oil startup backed by Robert Downey Jr. and co-founded by metabolic engineering pioneer Jay Keasling, has put its first...
Time is right: Casio launches biobased watch for mountain climbing
In New Jersey, watchmaker Casio has expanded its biomass-based watch collection with three new watches. Incorporating raw materials from castor beans and corn, the...
Evonik sells surfactants site to Kensing
In Virginia, Kensing, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire amphoteric surfactants and specialty esters manufacturing assets at the Hopewell, Virginia from Germany’s...
Chinese firms plan Hubei PHA plant
In China, Angel Yeast, a globally listed yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd to jointly...
Streetwear brand launches sneakers made from cork and reject adult toys
In Los Angeles, trendy clothing brand Rose in Good Faith has launched a line of sneakers made from cork, cotton liner, ethylene vinyl acetate,...
Cepsa begins supplying renewable surfactant to Unilever
In Spain, Cepsa Química has begun supply of renewable linear alkylbenzene (LAB) to consumer goods giant Unilever for use in cleaning and laundry products.
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Battery maker taps Stora Enso for lignin-based anodes
In Finland, pulp and paper maker Stora Enso has partnered with Swedish battery developer Northvolt to develop battery anodes made from lignin sourced from...
Rubber products maker signs additives offtake deal with Origin Materials
In California, synthetic rubber distributor Intertex World Resources, Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase renewable carbon black made from hydrothermal carbon (HTC) produced...
Sustainable surf’s up: Menswear brand launches limestone wetsuits
In New York, menswear manufacturer Noah is set to launch new wetsuit styles incorporating limestone. The suits are made from Yamamoto #40, a hybrid...