Y Knot? Rope maker goes biobased
In Germany, Gleistein Ropes has announced it will shift its ropes currently produced using DSM’s Dyneema-brand ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers to the biobased version of...
UK government wants more clarity on biobased, biodegradable products
In the United Kingdom, the government is seeking information to help standardize terminology related to biobased and biodegradable plastics in an effort to reduce...
Spoiler alert: LA company converts expired milk into functional clothing
In Los Angeles, startup Mi Terro is converting spoiled milk into T-shirts that have functional benefits for skin.
The company has developed a protein activation...
Emissions-to-feed company set to build test unit in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, British biotechnology startup Deep Branch is building a production facility to make protein for fish and animal feed from carbon dioxide...
(Don’t) hit the road: Biobased fabric used to protect Tour de France cyclists
German cycling squad Team Sunweb will be donning protective, biobased jerseys at the upcoming Tour de France. The jersey fabric—trade named Dyneema—is made from...
Turmeric root eyed as natural bioplastics dye
In Europe, a multi-country collaboration is looking to replace synthetic dyes in bioplastics with non-toxic alternatives made from turmeric. The Interreg Northwest Europe project...
Lightweight flax fiber seats give Formula One team an edge
In the United Kingdom, Formula One racing major McLaren is using a natural fiber composite in the seats of its competition car. Developed in...
Japanese researchers invent biodegradable humidity sensors for farmers
In Japan, scientists have developed a mostly biodegradable humidity sensor that alerts farmers when sections of their land needs water.
Takaaki Kasuga of Osaka University...
Nevada entrepreneur hopes to scale up travel mugs made from rice husks
In Nevada, an eco-entrepreneur has developed a biodegradable travel mug from rice husks and starch.
Deborah Chang, president and CEO of Equity Incites and owner...
Beverage giant moving to paper alternative to six-pack rings
In Europe, Coca-Cola and AB InBev will swap plastic packaging rings for KeelClip, a paper replacement system. Designed by Graphic Packaging International, such renewable...