LyondellBasell, Neste partner for bio-based polypropylene, polyethylene at a commercial scale
In the Netherlands, LyondellBasell and Neste (Espoo, FInland; www.neste.com) jointly announced the production of bio-based polypropylene and polyethylene at a commercial scale. This is...
Lithuania scientists create bioplastic for food packaging which degrades in two years
In Lithuania, researchers from Kaunas University of Technology have created a fully compostable packaging for food products from bioplastic, which decomposes in a compost...
Microbe launches that eats CO2, extrudes biodegradable plastic material
In Colorado, researchers from the University of Colorado have developed synthetic organisms that pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and extrudes biodegradable plastic...
Ecovative Design packaging from mushrooms nominated for European Inventor Award 2019
In the EU, the European Patent Office announced that Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre are among the 15 finalists nominated for the European Inventor...
Kiwis look to save kiwifruit using algae’s defenses
In New Zealand, two students at University of Waikato are studying whether algae hold the key to saving the kiwifruit industry from a devastating...
Fashion students innovate with garments made of pineapple, slime
In London, fashion students at the Royal College of Arts favored sustainable and renewable materials at this year’s runway show, including pineapple-based leather and...
Air France sets targets to replace plastic with renewable alternatives
In Paris, Air France Flight AF378 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport to Detroit used biobased materials on several service items to celebrate the United...
Ajinomoto plans $21-million renewable surfactants site in Brazil
In Brazil, Ajinomoto is planning to build a facility to produce surfactants from amino acids derived from plant-based resources. The new plant at Pederneiras...
Biocatalyst makes synthetic fibers biodegradable
In Quebec, Dulvaltex has introduced a biodegradable polyester to help improve the fashion industry’s environmental footprint.
The company’s Clean Impact Textiles biodegradability can be attributed...
Architecture student develops eco-friendly bricks
In Spain, architecture student Shreyas More has developed eco-friendly bricks suitable for construction using charcoal and loofah.
Charcoal is particularly interesting in construction materials because...