Michelin joins biobased adhesive project
In France, tire giant Michelin is part of a $30.9-million project to develop a powerful, biobased adhesive over the next six years. Dubbed the...
3D-printed bioplastics used to study coral reef complexity
In Fiji, an embattled reef is getting new life thanks to biobased, 3D printed artificial coral developed at the University of Delaware.
Led by Associate...
Waste-to-plastics maker raises £1.2 million
In London, bioplastics maker Teysha Technologies has raised £1.2 million (US$1.5 million). The funding was achieved on the Angel Investment Network, an online angel...
Indian “Packman” entrepreneur fights plastic waste
In India, Packman Packaging is using corn-based bags to help fight Southeast Asia’s plastics waste crisis.
Gaurav Jalan founded the company 30 years ago and...
DMC Biotechnologies wins National Science Foundation grant
In Colorado, DMC Biotechnologies, Inc., a company developing biobased chemicals, has been awarded $500,000 from the National Science Foundation.
The Small Business Innovation Research Phase...
Eastman, NB coatings partner on bioplastics for auto applications
In Tennessee, Eastman Chemical has partnered with NB coatings to use Eastman’s Trēva biobased engineering plastic in interior automotive painted surfaces.
Trēva can meet the...
Amyris submits regulatory review for undisclosed nutritional ingredient
In California, biobased chemical producer Amyris says it is set to submit regulatory filings for an undisclosed health and nutrition ingredient.
The nature of the...
Kanye adds algae foam to latest line of Yeezy-brand kicks
In New York City, outspoken rapper, preacher, business mogul and Kardashian spouse Kanye West has launched a new line of sneakers under his Yeezy...
Newest Bond flick gets a green makeover Newest Bond flick gets a green makeover
In Hollywood, California, the latest Bond production—No Time to Die—is giving the long-standing spy series an eco-friendly and socially conscience makeover.
According to the Daily...
Seaweed-based condiment packets expand in London
In the United Kingdom, mayonnaise mainstay Hellman’s, takeaway service Just Eat, and seaweed sachets producer Notpla have partnered to reduce plastic waste.
In a trial...