ADM, LG Chem ink biobased acrylic acid pact
In Chicago, ADM and LG Chem have partnered to develop a viable, renewable route to produce acrylic acid, a key compound for producing superabsorbent...
Dow set to boost renewable naphtha use at Dutch cracker
In the Netherlands, Dow is using renewable naphtha produced by UPM in its Terneuzen cracker.
The naphtha, produced from wood and trade named BioVerno by...
Face fungus: BASF launches mushroom superfood bioactive for skin fortification
In Germany, BASF has launched a new bioactive extracted from the chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) that it says fortifies skin’s natural protection and reduces...
Australian company produces stationary from stone
In Australia, a luxury stationary brand is trying to replace trees as the source of its paper with stone.
According to Fast Company, Karst’s notebooks...
UK government wants more clarity on biobased, biodegradable products
In the United Kingdom, the government is seeking information to help standardize terminology related to biobased and biodegradable plastics in an effort to reduce...
Finnish researchers report wax coating for cellulose fibers
In Finland, researchers at Aalto University have developed a natural wax coating that make garments made from cellulose fibers breathable and water resistant, similar...
Camping gear and apparel maker links with Spinnova for sustainable fibers
In Norway, outdoor clothing and equipment brand Bergans has tapped Spinnova, a Finnish maker of fibers from wood and wood waste streams, to provide...
Biobased fertilizer firm leases idled Mosaic plant
In Florida, Anuvia Plant Nutrients, a company converting organic waste into fertilizers, has leased an idle Mosaic phosphate plant in Florida.
By repurposing Mosaic’s Plant...
Fish waste plastic wins design award
In the United Kingdom, a biodegradable plastic made from fish waste has won the 2019 James Dyson Award. Dubbed Marina Tex, the bioplastic is...
Guilt-free fashion: Evonik invests in animal-free “leather” producer Modern Meadow
In New Jersey, Evonik Venture Capital has made an undisclosed investment in Modern Meadow, a startup developing biofabricated materials with properties similar to leather.
Dubbed...