“Gigacorn” microbial cement startup raises $65 million
In North Carolina, a startup developing a cement alternative produced using microbes has raised $65 million in a Series C funding.
Biomason’s patented technology uses...
Checkerspot, maker of algae materials used in skis, raises $36 million
In California, algae-based materials startup Checkerspot has raised $36 million in a Series B round. The company says it will use the proceeds for...
Get fit, be green, attain inner peace with biobased yoga mats
In South Carolina, sustainable yoga mat producer Yoloha is using biobased thermoplastic elastomers produced by Swedish plastics compounder Hexpol. The customized material has 55%...
Mask and you shall receive: Finnish consortium developing biobased, anti-viral PPE
In Finland, LUT University has launched the BIOPROT project to develop face masks that are renewable, biodegradable, and antimicrobial. The goal is to protect...
Sewage sludge could be promising bioplastic feedstock
In Texas, researchers at A&M University have deployed the bacterium Zobellella denitrificans ZD1 to convert sewage sludge into the biodegradable plastic polyhydroxybutyrate.
PHA is known...
Great things afoot: Hosiery brand introduces castor oil-based tights
In France, hosiery brand Gambettes Box has added two styles of tights that use fibers made from castor oil. The tights include a stylized pois...
I’m Lovin’ It: Major McDonald’s franchisee taps UBQ for plastic alternative
In South America, the region’s largest McDonald’s franchisee has announced it will substitute plastic trays for more sustainable materials. Arcos Dorados Holdings has contracted...
Chr. Hansen doubles down on microbial and fermentation platforms
In Denmark, food ingredients firm Chr. Hansen has announced a 2025 strategy that includes becoming a “differentiated bioscience leader” with a focus on its...
Pulling mussels: French startup converts bivalve waste into textiles
In France, a startup is converting mussel byssus—the threadlike extensions mussels use to adhere to rocks—into textile fibers.
Founded just 13 months ago by Robin...
Novamont acquires BioBag to create integrated bioplastics giant
In Norway, Italian bioplastics producer Novamont has acquired BioBag Group, a company focused on the development and distribution of compostable applications and a leading...