Syn bio firm raises half a billion in IPO
In California, synthetic biology firm Zymergen has raised $500 million in an initial public offering. Shares began trading Thursday on Nasdaq under the ticker...
Help the earth, twice: Polish startup introduces biodegradable hot cups with embedded tree seeds
In Poland, a Poznan-based startup has launched biodegradable coffee and tea cups that also contain tree seeds.
The company, dubbed Picup, says its cups are...
Development group to invest a cool billion to support North America’s bioeconomy expansion
In North America, a coalition of biobased investors and capital market participants has announced it will deploy $1 billion in capital to support infrastructure...
Biobased acrylonitrile company founded in Alabama
In Alabama, a venture capital firm and a nonprofit research organization have founded a biobased chemicals company. Dubbed Trillium Renewable Chemicals, the company will...
Matchbox cars get green redesign, complete with play charging stations
In California, Mattel has vowed that its popular Matchbox cars will be made from 100% recycled, recyclable or biobased materials by 2030. In addition...
Iconic adidas sneaker design goes vegan with mushroom leather
In Germany, sneaker giant adidas will soon introduce a sneaker in its popular Stan Smith line that incorporates mushroom-based leather.
First launched in 1965, the...
NYC art revival plan includes soy-based green space at Lincoln Center
In New York, the well-known promenade outside the MET opera and Juilliard will be made into a green space this summer using partially biobased...
Pollution-busting probiotic launched for river washing in Peru
In Peru, a new soap ingredient has been developed for washing clothes in rivers and streams that actually cleans up pollution instead of adding...
Ukrainian designer creates faux fur from hemp
In Ukraine, a design firm has developed faux fur made from hemp fibers. DevoHome created the fabric by weaving organic hemp fiber and viscose...
Guacapack Project eyes avocado waste as food spoilage solution
In Spain, a consortium of researchers is looking to convert avocado waste into shelf-life-extending food packaging. Dubbed Guacapack Project, the work is being funded...