Shrimp weapon inspires unbreakable dental crown material
In Finland, researchers at VTT Technical Research Center of Finland have created a cellulose-based nanocomposite inspired by the ultra-strong clubs shrimp use to pulverize...
Clean teeth, clean earth: Company claims first carbon-neutral toothbrush
In India, GSK Consumer Healthcare says it has launched the world’s first carbon-neutral toothbrush. Made in the classic “Dr.Best” style, the toothbrush is made of...
Better (carbon) footprint for your feet: Nike evaluating emissions-sequestering material from Newlight
In Oregon, Nike is working with Newlight Technologies to explore the possibility of producing sneakers and apparel that actually sequester carbon instead of releasing...
Tea-rrific idea: Student develops wood alternative from kombucha waste
In Chicago, design student Gabe Tavas has been awarded the prestigious James Dyson award for developing a process to convert kombucha waste into an...
Old Navy introduces flip-flops produced from sugarcane
In San Francisco, the ubiquitous, no-frills Old Navy summer flip-flop is getting a renewable makeover thanks to EVA foam made from sugarcane.
On sale now...
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...