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...
Water-purifying tiles on display at London Design Festival
In London, tiles infused with water-purifying algae were recently showcased at the London Design Festival.
The fan-shaped tiles, dubbed Indus, were made by the Bio-Integrated...
Italian design studio launches biobased lamps
In South Tyrol, Italy, High Society Studio has unveiled a line of plant-based lighting. The design brand showcased the lamps—made from tobacco, hemp and...
DuPont hosts sustainable fashion show
In San Francisco, DuPont hosted a fashion show to showcase the versatility of its Sorona biobased fibers to the industry’s major brands, including Banana...
Processed banana leaves eyed to ease plastic crisis
In India, a startup is using technology developed nearly a decade ago by 11-year-old chemistry prodigy, Tenith Adithyaa, to convert organic banana leaves into...