Researchers develop eco superglue from plant-based particles and water
In Denmark, researchers at Aalto University, the University of Tokyo, Sichuan University, and the University of British Columbia have demonstrated that plant-derived cellulose nanocrystals...
Greentech pioneer AVA Biochem teams-up with Michelin Group for commercial-scale 5-HMF
In Switzerland, AVA Biochem has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with the Michelin Group to establish the world’s first commercial-scale production plant of...
New directions for advanced biorefineries tipped: report
In Denmark, researchers from BCBT group at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability – Technical University of Denmark have discussed and presented the...
GF Biochemicals teams with Towell Engineering Group in bio-levulinic acid JV
In the Netherlands, Chemical Engineering Online reports that GF Biochemicals has teamed with Oman-based Towell Engineering Group in a joint venture to produce bio-based...
Amyris’ Biossance Expands The Clean Academy
In California, Biossance said that The Clean Academy, the brand's award-winning educational platform, is back in session. This season, The Clean Academy takes a...
From petroleum to wood in the chemical industry: cost-efficient and more sustainable
In Belgium, an interdisciplinary team of bio-engineers and economists from KU Leuven has mapped out how wood could replace petroleum in the chemical industry....
Woodlands Dairy launches biobased, extended shelf life milk
In South Africa, Woodlands Dairy has introduced a package with a bio-based closure for extended shelf life (ESL) milk, with a a bio-based closure....
Sharon Laboratories and Deinove partner to develop biobased cosmetics preservatives
In Israel, personal care preservatives company Sharon Laboratories has partnered with France’s Deinove to develop biobased preservatives, including bioactives, for cosmetics markets.
“The global cosmetic...
Fabbri Group launches bioplastic cling film
In Germany, Fabbri Group has developed packaging film for food based on BASF’s ecovio bioplastic.
Fabbri Group says the stretch film, dubbed Nature Fresh, is...
Coca-Cola, Absolut among consortium developing paper packaging
In Denmark, an unlikely consortium of consumer goods companies and brewers are working to toward paper packaging. Dubbed Paboco (PAper BOttle COmpany), the group...