DMC Biotechnologies raises $34 million
In Colorado, DMC Biotechnologies has raised $34 million to help advance its biobased chemical intermediate, which has applications in home care and human nutrition.
The...
Wood-based foams for greener e-commerce
In Finland, forest products company Stora Enso has launched two lightweight, biobased foams made from wood that are fully recyclable and can be used...
Plant-based laundry sheets win over Shark Tank investor
In North Carolina, two entrepreneurs who took their plant-based laundry sheets onto the popular Shark Tank product pitch reality show have walked away with...
Ikea eyes mushrooms, brewery waste in bid to completely phase out plastics
In the Netherlands, furniture and home goods giant Ikea has vowed to eliminate plastic packaging by 2028.
While much of that plastic will be replaced...
On the (biobased) road again: Lignin asphalt trial holding up well
In the Netherlands, a test section of road using biobased asphalt has held up well over 6 months—encouraging news for efforts to decarbonize road...
Stay warm with popcorn? Theater snack holds promise for building insulation
In Germany, researchers at Georg August University have created a process to turn popcorn into a polystyrene foam alternative for building insulation.
Forest Sciences professor...
LG Chem and GS Caltex sign bioplastics pact
In South Korea, LG Chem and GS Caltex have signed a joint development deal for a fermentation-based production process for hydroxypropionic acid (3HP).
The...
Knock-out idea: Adidas uses cactus leather in boxing glove line
In Mexico, Adidas is using a cactus-based leather alternative in a new line of boxing gloves.
The material, called Desserto, uses prickly pear cactus as...
“Living” robot dress is here to remind us life is fleeting
In London, fashion brand Auroboros has designed a “living” concept dress from salt and recycled plastic that grows, changes color and shape in response...
Louis Vuitton introduces $1,000 corn-based sneaker
In Paris, iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton has introduced a unisex sneaker made from 90% recycled and biobased materials.
The pricey kicks, named Charlie, feature...