Soy-based turf meets the gridiron
In Indianapolis, SYNLawn Indiana reports that its soy-based turf will be used by the Indianapolis Colts for 2021 pre-game matches as well as education...
DSM, Dutch university to build Europe’s first bioscience AI lab
In the Netherlands, DSM and TU Delft have partnered to build an artificial intelligence laboratory dedicated to bioscience innovation.
Dubbed the Artificial Intelligence Lab for...
Novamont acquires BioBag to create integrated bioplastics giant
In Norway, Italian bioplastics producer Novamont has acquired BioBag Group, a company focused on the development and distribution of compostable applications and a leading...
From Fido to feet: Designer creates sneaker using dog hair
In Germany, sustainability-focused designer Emilie Burfeind has used renewable and waste materials—including dog hair—to create an eccentric sneaker that she hopes will appeal to...
Amyris links with Queer Eye alum for haircare brand
In California, synthetic biology firm Amyris is launching a haircare brand with beauty influencer Jonathan Van Ness.
The partnership aims to “de-gender and revolutionize the...
Swedish outdoor brand introduces plant-based backpack
In Sweden, popular outdoor brand Fjallraven has introduced a backpack made almost entirely out of renewable materials.
Dubbed Tree-Kanken, the backpack is part of the...
Biodegradable flossers promote gum health and protect environment
In New York, a graduate student in design has invented a biodegradable, single-use dental flosser.
Dubbed Carbyn and made from polyhydroxyalkanoates bioplastic and biochar, the...
Protective coating in fly eye could have applications in medicine and electronics
In Russia and Switzerland, researchers are replicating a nanocoating found in fruit fly eyes with potential applications in medicine, textiles, and nanoelectronics. The team,...
Long Island oyster farmers launch skincare brand
In New York, two oyster farmers are creating a new revenue stream for the popular shellfish in skincare. David Daly and Ben Gonzalez of Long...
Taiwan outerwear startup launches coat made from coffee grounds
In Taiwan, outdoor gear brand COOR is using yarn made from coffee grounds to manufacture an extremely multifunctional jacket.
Dubbed HELIX Multi-Climate 3-in-1, the jacket...