Empa team creates biodegradable battery from fungi

In Switzerland, researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a biodegradable battery made from fungus. The battery...

Shadow puppet art exhibit swaps animal leather for kombucha byproduct

In India, kombucha byproduct is being used to produce sustainable leather for shadow puppet exhibit Luminous Lore. The exhibit aims to showcase Tholu Bommalata,...

Amazon trials biobased delivery bags in Spain

In Spain, e-commerce giant Amazon is packing and delivering groceries for Valencia customers using biobased bags made from vegetable materials, including corn starch and...

Lego embraces futurism and bioplastics in new set

In Denmark, toy block maker Lego has introduced a new futuristic design set that includes biobased plastics. Dubbed Lego Icons of Play, the 48,000-piece...

Bioplastics reach the chandelier market

In Denmark, design studio Mickus Projects has created a 3D-printed honeycomb-shaped bioplastic chandelier.  Known as the Hedron Pendant, the chandelier “features a bulbous but...

Acer unveils oyster shell laptop design

In Las Vegas, multinational electronics maker Acer has unveiled the world’s first laptop made from oyster shells. Dubbed Aspire Vero 16, the carbon-neutral design...

Kenya’s HyaPak addresses plastics waste, invasive species, and reforestation

In Kenya, an invasive plant crowding out native life in lakes is being converted by by HyaPak Ecotech Limited into packaging that biodegrades over...

Corn Next unveils corn starch plastics alternative

In California, Corn Next, a company developing biobased materials based on corn starch, has launched a plastics alternative that fully biodegrades in 30 days....

Silvis Materials and ORNL to develop biobased adhesives for the construction industry

In Colorado, biobased adhesives firm Silvis Materials has announced a partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop formaldehyde-free adhesives for the building materials...

AFYREN announces plant delay, sustainability-linked loan

In France, biobased organic acids firm AFYREN has announced a €10 million (US$10.2 million) sustainability-linked loan for its subsidiary, AFYREN NEOXY. The company also...

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