DSM doubles down on renewable and recycled feedstock
In the Netherlands, DSM has announced plans to introduce biobased or recycled alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio by 2030.
The plan, announced at...
Finding new uses for aquatic weeds in India
In India, efforts are underway to find new uses for water hyacinth, a maligned aquatic plant.
At the Centre for Research on Aquatic Resources (CRAR)...
Squid skills inspire military research
In Maryland, researchers at the US Army Research Institute are developing a renewable, self-healing material inspired by squid teeth in the hopes it can...
Dow unveils biobased propylene glycol
In Switzerland, Dow has launched a new range of propylene glycols featuring lower carbon, biobased and circular feedstocks. The PG is marketed in Europe...
New PHA pathway could open up new applications
In California, chemists at Colorado State University are optimizing a new route to a bioplastic in the hopes it will increase industrial production and...
Canadian research team develops biodegradable glitter
In Canada, a research team at University of Saskatchewan has developed a biobased and biodegradable glitter made from cellulose nanoparticles.
Dubbed ChiralGlitter, the breakthrough...
Fish waste plastic wins design award
In the United Kingdom, a biodegradable plastic made from fish waste has won the 2019 James Dyson Award. Dubbed Marina Tex, the bioplastic is...
Dutch skincare brand harnesses tulip power
In the Netherlands, a skincare brand built on using natural ingredients from the region’s famed tulips is debuting at high-end retail chain Bluemercury.
According to...
3D-printed “concept” fruit designed for produce-less world
In Jerusalem, Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Meydan Levy is preparing for a world in which low bee populations mean fruit has...
Vans visits Barbie Land with biobased sandals launch
In Colorado, popular skater shoe Vans is hopping onto the Barbie merchandising bandwagon by launching a line of 90s-inspired, pink sneakers and accessories. Notably,...