Pooploop exhibit explains how to extract value from excrement

In Tokyo, an exhibit at the 21_21 Design Sight gallery wants to flush away preconceived notions and illustrate how humanity can create materials from...

Brake-ing News: Lexus and Crafting Plastics create interactive bioplastic car concept

In Miami, luxury carmaker Lexus and design studio Crafting Plastics have created a 3D printed, bioplastic car sculpture that changes color in response to...

LG Chem and Acies Bio partner on biobased chemicals

In California, Acies Bio and LG Chem have partnered to develop biobased chemicals by leveraging LG Chem's large-scale manufacturing expertise and market access with...

Suzuki Fronx features biobased front grill

In Japan, a biobased engineering plastic produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Group is being used in the front grill of Fronx, a new compact SUV...

Starbucks starts phasing in biobased straws in Japan

In Japan, Starbucks has introduced new plant-based, biodegradable straws as the coffee chain works to cut waste in half by 2030.  The new straw is...

Mercedes-Benz funds research into burned rice hulls for batteries

In Michigan, a team of researchers has determined that burned rice hulls could help batteries store more charge and help create a domestic source...

Macy’s parade eyes biobased balloons

In New York, the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is doing more than just ferrying Santa to midtown—it’s also setting a new standard in...

Sustainable cycle safety: Fraunhofer Institute creates PLA bike helmet

In Germany, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology have developed a recyclable bicycle helmet made from bioplastic polylactic acid. Currently, bike helmets are...

Unilever taps Nufarm to develop sugarcane with high oil content

In the United Kingdom, consumer products giant Unilever has announced a new partnership with ag innovator Nufarm to develop a variety of sugarcane capable...

Lactips secures €16 million to scale biobased polymer

In France, Lactips, a company developing and producing polymers from milk protein casein, has completed a €16 million (US$16.9 million) fundraising round. The financing...

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