Indian entrepreneurs convert pine needles to tableware and face masks
In Himachal Pradesh, India, two entrepreneurs are making tableware and COVID-19 masks from pine needles to simultaneously help the populous nation address its plastics...
Arkema issues green bond for biobased polyamide 11 plant
In France, chemical producer Arkema has issued its first green bond to raise cash for a previously announced biobased polyamide 11 production site in...
Vegan leather boxing glove throws haymaker at cowhide
In Mexico, sporting goods firm Sanabul has created boxing gloves made from cactus leather produced by startup Desserto. Dubbed Los Cactus, the gloves are available...
Dutch town gives lignin-based asphalt a test drive
In the Netherlands, lignin will replace bitumen as an asphalt binder on a stretch of road being constructed in Vlissingen.
Road construction uses large amounts...
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...
Dunkin’ trials bioplastic straws, America runs greener
In Massachusetts, Dunkin’ has said it is testing the use of bioplastic straws at 250 locations throughout the United States.
Formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts,...
ADM and Spiber sign production pact
In Japan, protein fermentation firm Spiber has entered into a production partnership with US agribusiness giant ADM.
Under the terms of the agreement, the two...
Montreal startup claims victory in race to fermentation-based cannabidiol production
In Montreal, biotech firm Hyasynth says it is the first to sell cannabidiol produced by yeast fermentation.
The technology eliminates the need for traditional cultivation...
Poland Spring eyes Maine forests to solve plastics dilemma
In Maine, Poland Spring has partnered with the University of Maine to develop biobased packaging alternatives for the ubiquitous bottled water brand.
The partnership evolved...
PETA birthday gift meant to pressure Sophia Loren to swear off fur
In the United Kingdom, Peta U.K. and sustainable fashion brand Stella McCartney have sent Sophia Loren a biobased fur coat for her 86th birthday—with...