A-listers Robert Downey Jr., Richard Branson join Series A for microbial oils startup
In California, several celebrities have signed on for a $37-milllion, Series A funding for Zero Acre Farms, a company developing vegetable oils produced by...
Bio-inspired art added to curriculum at University of Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, a university’s art, biological systems engineering, design, and physics programs have jointly sponsored an artist-in-residence who is blending art and science to...
Evolva nabs US contract for Zika-battling nootkatone
In the United States, Evolva has been awarded a government contract to advance its fermentation-based nootkatone for the control of mosquito-born diseases such as...
Doctoral thesis on bioluminescent textiles opens up new applications
In Sweden, doctoral candidate Sweta Iyer has created bioluminescent textiles using enzyme immobilization and plasma treatments.
"The important research question was to understand the bioluminescent...
Groupe Berkem acquires vegetable oil producer Biopress
In France, Groupe Berkem has completed the acquisition of Biopress, a producer of 100% natural vegetable oils and proteins.
Based in Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne), Biopress is...
UK potato farmers beat Big Snack to biodegradable packaging
In the United Kingdom, two farmers have developed crisp packaging that biodegrades in just 26 weeks in home composters.
Sean Mason and Mark Green used...
Bioplastic maker Danimer Scientific to go public
In Georgia, bioplastic maker Danimer Scientific has announced a merger agreement with Live Oak Acquisition Corp. that will result in Danimer becoming a public...
Supermarket chain says corn starch shopping bags aren’t sustainable enough
In New Zealand, organic supermarket Commonsense is doing away with corn starch shopping bags in favor of “borrow” bags because the former requires the...
Custom Tesla features bamboo interior
In California, a Tesla featuring a custom bamboo-based leather interior is on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. According to Luxury Launches, the bespoke...
Clog maker takes first step into renewable content
In Philadelphia, popular lifestyle clog maker Dansko has begun using biobased ethylene vinyl acetate from Brazil’s Braskem. The new Kane footwear line will contain up...