Starbucks disappointed in Cali compostable cup trial
In California, Starbucks is winding down a compostable cups trial following disappointing results. The fiber-based cups, which the coffee giant began trialing in West...
One World Products acquires Eco Bio Plastics
In New York, wholesaler One World Products has purchased Eco Bio Plastics for $600,000.
Based in Midland, Michigan, Eco Bio Plastics manufactures bioplastics for...
IFF unveils new scent delivery biopolymer for laundry
In New York, flavors and fragrances giant IFF has launched ENVIROCAP™, its newest sustainable scent delivery system for fabric care applications. The proprietary biopolymer...
Shinshu U team finds LAHB biodegrades in the ocean faster than PLA
In Japan, researchers at Shinshu University have found that bioplastic poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) lost over 80% of its mass in just 13 months when submerged deep...
EcoSynthetix gains repeat customer for pulp and paper strength aids
In Ontario, renewable chemicals company EcoSynthetix has received a repeat purchase order from a leading global pulp manufacturer for its proprietary strength aid, SurfLock™....
OLinWASTE consortium seeks to valorize olive oil industry waste
In Rome, a consortium of researchers is evaluating ways to convert waste from the olive oil industry, such as stones, skins, and leaves, into...
Australia’s 2050 hopes edible cutlery can help end the plastics crisis
In Australia, a company with a not-very-creative name is looking at a creative solution to the single-use plastics problem: instead of recycling or composting...
Politecnico di Milano design students find material inspiration in a breadth of renewable materials
In Italy, students with the Materials Design for Transition group within the design department of Politecnico di Milano has created a number of biobased...
Karnataka Milk Federation switches to biobased milk sachets
In India, the Karnataka Milk Federation is planning to replace petroleum-based plastic packaging with a plastic made from cornstarch and sugarcane. The new sachets...
Brightplus raises €2 million to scale biobased textile coatings
In Finland, green chemistry firm Brightplus has raised €2 million to accelerate the development and industrial scaling of its recyclable, biobased textile coatings. The...