Cefic urges EU to elevate bioeconomy strategy into full industrial policy
In Belgium, The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) is calling on the European Union to transform its upcoming Bioeconomy Strategy into a comprehensive industrial...
Choo-choo-choose sustainable train soundproofing
In Germany, researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences are working with the RuhBio research project to create biobased nonwoven materials for noise protection...
Avantium secures €10 million in short-term financing
In Amsterdam, renewable polymer producer Avantium has secured a €10-million financing to address its short-term liquidity needs.
The transaction includes access to the second...
Bioplastic films could address building cooling needs
In China and Australia, researchers have developed a new bioplastic that could make buildings more reflective, reducing the indoor temperature without consuming any energy....
Designer Björn Van Egroo reimagines Nintendo Switch packaging
In Belgium, designer Björn Van Egroo has conceptualized a biodegradable alternative for packaging Nintendo’s latest Switch system.
The design was created from a 3D...
Biobased sunglasses assist British special forces team with record-breaking Everest trek
In Nepal, four former British special forces soldiers were outfitted with bioplastic sunglasses from Teysha Technologies as they set a mountaineering record for traveling...
Diaper duty development: Hiro unveils nappy-eating fungi
In Texas, a startup has introduced a new diaper concept that aims to address one of the biggest challenges parents face: balancing sustainability with...
von Holzhausen creates “Ripple shoe” from proprietary renewable material
In California, sustainable material firm von Holzhausen has made a 100% biodegradable and plastic-free shoe from Liquidplant™, a polyurethane-like material developed in house out...
VAUDE and BASF launch biobased polyamide backpack
In Germany, outdoor brand VAUDE has partnered with BASF to unveil the TRAILCONTROL ZERO 20+, the first bike backpack made using Ultramid® ZeroPCF, a...
Afyren reaches continuous output at French facility
In France, biobased carboxylic acids firm Afyren reports its first facility has achieved continuous production. The Carling Saint-Avold, France fermentation plant is owned by...