Empa scientists create living, biodegradable plastic
In Switzerland, researchers at Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have created a biodegradable material from the mycelium of the split-gill...
BoilMate corn-fiber cooking bowl seeks funding on Kickstarter
In California, Transcarton has launched a Kickstarter campaign for BoilMate—the world’s first fire-safe, compostable paper bowl engineered for instant cooking.
BoilMate combines FDA-approved corn fiber...
Natural Indigo Finland, TAMK turn coffee waste into ink for packaging
In Finland, Natural Indigo Finland and Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) have developed a water-based ink using biocolorant extracted from coffee waste supplied...
Cargill partners with Arizona State University to explore biobased computer chip materials
In Arizona, Cargill’s Bioindustrial unit has partnered with Arizona State University to develop advanced materials used in semiconductor technology.
The research centers on Cargill™...
Lanova Terra Lamp turns biowaste materials into light source
In Milan, design firm NOI Creative has created a Nordic-style table lamp from agricultural waste, including coffee grounds, rice husks and wheat brand.
Dubbed...
BiORbic and Syracuse University partner to advance biobased markets
In Ireland, BiOrbic has signed a joint memorandum of understanding with the Dynamic Sustainability Lab housed at Syracuse University to develop joint approaches to...
Avantium joins Michelin-led biobased HMF project
In the Netherlands, Avantium has been awarded a €200,000 grant by the EU Horizon Europe program to participate in the CERISEA consortium for the...
New Pirelli bike tire includes over 50% recycled and biobased materials
In Italy, tire brand Pirelli has introduced a bicycle tire that includes over 50% recycled and biobased materials. The biobased content comes from natural...
UMaine lays off researchers focused on innovative wood waste materials
In Maine, nine researchers from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, including those focused on biobased materials innovation, are being laid...
COIM USA buys cashew nutshell-based polyols plant
In Texas, specialty chemical maker COIM USA has acquired a 20-acre property in New Boston from Palmer International. The acquisition includes existing logistics infrastructure,...