UPM biorefinery at Leuna, Germany delayed
In Finland, forest-based fuels and chemicals maker UPM said its planned biobased ethylene glycol and propylene glycol plant at Leuna, German will be delayed...
Focused fungi: Ecovative launches Forager subsidiary to serve fashion and automotive markets
In New York, mycelium materials company Ecovative has launched Forager, a division focused on designing, marketing, and manufacturing mycelium-based materials and foams for the...
TerraVerdae acquires PolyFerm, plans PHA platform expansion
In Edmonton, bioplastics maker TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc. has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the equity in PolyFerm Canada, a...
Ikea denies interest in burger bun couch
In Montreal, subversive artist Gab Bois has crafted a couch from burger and hot dog buns meant to resemble the vaguely loaf-like Camaleonda sofa...
Alert Augustus Gloop, a village made of cacao is planned for Ecuador
In Ecuador, an entire village has been planned using renewable construction materials, including 3-D-printed cacao waste.
Complete with an education and research center and chocolate...
Valentino steps into renewable sneaker market
In Milan, luxury brand Valentino has introduced two sneakers designs made from recycled and renewable materials.
Featuring uppers and sides made of viscose and polyurethane...
Maybelline to boost biobased content
In New York, mainstay cosmetics brand Maybelline has vowed to make 95% of its formulas either biobased or derived from minerals or circular sources...
Scottish startup looks to convert fish waste into cleaning ingredients
In Scotland, a startup with six-figure funding support from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre is developing a surfactant from fish farming byproducts.
Fish oils account...
Plant-based hair extensions attract investment, support environmental justice
In North Carolina, plant-based hair extension company Rebundle has raised $1.4 million to increase production, but will continue to prioritize the environmental justice and...
Bangladeshi scientist develops biodegradable PPE from jute and chitosan
In Bangladesh, the same scientist behind the popular Sonali jute bag has created biodegradable personal protective equipment using jute and chitosan, a material found...