Silk eyed as petrochemical replacement in soap
In New York, researchers at Manhattan College and green chemistry startup Evolved by Nature have demonstrated that pure silk can act as a co-surfactant,...
Unilever and Genomatica partner for palm oil alternatives
In San Diego, biobased chemicals producer Genomatica and consumer giant Unilever have announced a joint venture aimed at commercializing alternatives for palm oil and...
British startup recognized by Scientific American
In the United Kingdom, bioplastic company Chrysalix Technologies has been named to Scientific American magazine’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2019.
Founded in 2017, the...
Algae-based fabric designer envisions consumers one day watering their clothes
In Canada, a designer has partnered with researchers at the University of British Columbia to create an air-purifying, algae-based fabric. Dubbed Biogarmentry, the living...
Amyris acquires Brazilian clean beauty brand
In Brazil, renewable chemicals company Amyris has acquired the clean beauty brand Costa Brazil for an undisclosed sum.
Co-founded by Francisco Costa and Michele Levy...
Italian design studio launches biobased lamps
In South Tyrol, Italy, High Society Studio has unveiled a line of plant-based lighting. The design brand showcased the lamps—made from tobacco, hemp and...
Furniture you feed: Algae bench concept purifies air
In the Netherlands, biodesigner Bob Hendrikx has created a bench from algae that helps purify the air, but needs to be regularly fed with...
HempWave to take controlling stake in Celexus
In Arizona, HempWave has revealed it plans on buying a controlling stake in Celexus, an acquisition, management and holding company for early-stage, high-growth businesses...
Indian festival honoring siblings debuts tree-growing tradition
In Rajasthan, biodegradable rakhis—ornaments given by sisters to brothers to celebrate the sibling bond—containing plant seeds can be purchased for this year’s Raksha Bandhan...
Jaipur entrepreneur turns waste paper into furniture
In Jaipur, designer and entrepreneur Spriha Chokhani is upcycling waste paper into furniture. Through her startup design studio Pulp Factory, founded in 2017, Chokhani...