Duke University to install biobased turf for field hockey
In North Carolina, Duke University will soon become the first collegiate field hockey program in the United States to use AstroTurf's Poligras Tokyo GT...
Former soccer star named CEO of biobased chemicals company
In Paris, GFBiochemicals has raised €15 million ($15.8 million) in a Series A funding round and named Mathieu Flamini, company cofounder and former professional...
Whiskey Business: Macallan uses cacao pod waste for packaging
In Scotland, famed whiskey distiller Macallan has launched a limited edition Fine Cacao whiskey that uses cacao pod waste for its packaging. The single-malt...
Nanollose Limited and von Holzhausen sign microbial cellulose materials pact
In Australia, biomaterials startup Nanollose Limited is collaborating with California leather alternative firm von Holzhausen. Under the terms of the agreement, Nanollose will provide...
Solvay declares biotech a key pillar of future growth
In Brussels, major chemical maker Solvay has declared renewable materials and biotechnology a major pillar of future growth. The company, which reported $10.6 billion...
New York biobased leather startup raises $1.7 million
In New York, startup Tomtex has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to advance development and commercialization of leather-like materials from mushroom and seafood...
Earth is Lovin’ It: Georgia McDonald’s pilots biobased cups
In Savanah, Georgia, McDonald’s is testing cups made from equal parts recycled materials and biobased plastic made from the company’s own used cooking oil.
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Start your engines: Bridgestone’s guayule tire to make racing debut
In Nashville, tires made from natural rubber extracted from a Southwest US desert shrub will make their racing debut at the Big Machine Music...
Sashay away, animal leather: Stella McCartney moves mushroom alternatives from runway to retail
In London, vegconomist reports that fashion sustainability pioneer Stella McCartney is set to introduce a luxury bag made from Mylo-brand mushroom leather. First showcased...
DiCaprio and Kutcher invest in shrimp shell foam startup
In California, a manufacturer of a biobased alternative to Styrofoam has added Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher to its roster of investors. The two...