I’m Lovin’ It: Major McDonald’s franchisee taps UBQ for plastic alternative
In South America, the region’s largest McDonald’s franchisee has announced it will substitute plastic trays for more sustainable materials. Arcos Dorados Holdings has contracted...
UMaine wins DOE grant for 3D-printed wind turbines
In Maine, the US Department of Energy has awarded the University of Maine $2.8 million to develop an additive for 3D manufacturing of wind...
FF, DuPont N&B deal creates natural ingredients leader with $11 billion in annual sales
In New York, IFF and DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business are set to close their mega-merger. First announced in 2019, the Reverse Morris Trust...
Bemis launches seam adhesive using DuPont’s biobased propanediol
In Massachusetts, thermoplastic films and adhesives company Bemis has launched a partially renewable seam adhesive for the garment industry. Dubbed Sewfree 3700, the adhesive...
Novozymes, FMC sign biocontrol deal
In Denmark, enzymes leader Novozymes and leading pesticides firm FMC have announced a partnership in the biocontrol segment. Under the terms of the deal, the...
Microbial stamp could help track E. coli outbreaks
In New York, start-up Aanika Biosciences is developing biological tags that can help authorities pinpoint the source of deadline E. coli outbreaks.
The company’s technology...
UConn team creates polylactic acid face mask
In Connecticut, researchers have invented a reusable and biodegradable face mask made from polylactic acid. Thinh Le, mechanical engineering PhD student at University of Connecticut,...
Indian researchers develop bioplastic film using red algae
In India, the National Institute of Ocean Technology has converted seaweed into biodegradable plastic film.
Using red algae Kappaphycus alvarezii cultivated from the Gulf of...
Amyris acquires CBD beauty brand
In California, synthetic biology company Amyris has acquired cannabinoids-based beauty brand Terasana for an undisclosed sum.
John Melo, president and CEO of Amyris said in...
London startup introduces biodegradable computer
In London, a computer company has launched a biodegradable computer featuring a casing made from vegetable waste.
Dubbed Abacus, Pentaform’s computer is comprised of a...