Once-mothballed succinic acid plant running at double original output
In Sarnia, Ontario, a biobased succinic acid built that went offline in 2018 is getting new life thanks to a new, more efficient process...
Clariant gains full ownership of Brazil natural ingredients firm
In Brazil, Swiss specialty chemical Clariant has bought out the 70% of shares it did not already own in Beraca, a manufacturer of natural...
Givaudan partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to scale-up rare ingredients
In Boston, Swiss specialty chemicals giant Givaudan has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to enable fermentation-based production processes for ingredients that are in demand but...
Pangaia adds two new plant-based fibers to its stable of materials
In London, sustainability-focused clothing brand Pangaia has added two new biobased fabrics to its collection. Made entirely from agricultural waste, PlntFiber and FrutFiber will help...
Oprah-backed biotech raises $250 million
In California, a company that boasts A-listers Oprah and Katy Perry among its investors has raised $250 million to advance its plant-based, shelf-life-extending produce...
Every little bit helps: Bakeries look to swap out plastic bread clips
In New Zealand, two bakeries have announced plans to eliminate plastic bread clips—the ubiquitous doohickeys used to better seal bread packaging and keep loaves...
Stella McCartney introduces sustainable sneaker
In London, sustainability-focused fashion house Stella McCartney has created a version of its Eclypse sneaker made entirely from plant-based or recycled materials.
Dubbed Reclypse, the...
LG Chem plans $2.2 billion green materials complex
In South Korea, LG Chem is investing ₩2.6 trillion ($2.2 billion) to build an eco-friendly materials production complex, including manufacturing using biobased raw materials.
The...
Partially biobased soles help adidas’s new elite running sneaks reach Olympic podium
In Germany, adidas has launched a new running shoe with a 3D printed, partially biobased midsole.
Developed in conjunction with 3D printing prototype firm Carbon,...
Ubiquitous flip-flop brand REEF goes renewable and upscale
In California, a popular producer of beachy flip-flops has announced a move into higher-end footwear, as well as a shift to more sustainable materials.
REEF...