Amyris acquires CBD beauty brand
In California, synthetic biology company Amyris has acquired cannabinoids-based beauty brand Terasana for an undisclosed sum.
John Melo, president and CEO of Amyris said in...
Belgian luthier makes cello out of flax
In Belgium, a master luthier has created a cello made from a flax composite textile as an environmentally friendly alternative to the protected species...
UEFA Euro 2024 official match ball from adidas brings biobased materials to the pitch
In Germany, sporting goods and apparel giant adidas unveiled the official match ball that will be used at next year’s European Football Championship and...
X-BATT produces lithium-ion battery anode materials from spent coffee grounds, other wastes
In Florida, X-BATT has made a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology with the introduction of a composite anode materials made from feedstocks like wood,...
Wilson serves up sustainability with new tennis racket launch
In Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods has launched new sustainable offerings for tennis players, including performance rackets made from bioplastics, recycled plastics, and waterborne coatings.
Hans-Martin...
Kurita America taps Solugen for biobased water treatment options
In Houston, industrial water treatment firm Kurita America has partnered with biobased chemicals firm Solugen to develop carbon-negative alternatives for water treatment.
The collaboration aims...
Puma completes biodegradable sneaker trial, eyes larger-scale production in 2024
In Germany, sportswear brand Puma has successfully completed a biodegradability trial for its Re:Suede sneaker, which features Zeology suede, thermoplastic elastomer, and hemp for...
One man’s trash: RPI microbe converts polyethylene to silk
In New York, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are developing bacteria that consumer plastic waste and excrete a biodegradable material similar to silk.
The...
Growing demand for Malaysia’s pineapples spurs waste valorization efforts
In Malaysia, researchers across multiple universities are converting the country’s large volume of pineapple waste into products like baby bottle liquid cleansers, meat tenderizers,...
Fashionable fungi: Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger parent partners with mushroom leather maker Ecovative
In New York, mycelium materials company Ecovative has partnered with a number of brands, including the group behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, to...