Graphene bioplastic boasts better biodegradability
In the United Kingdom, biotech firm Toraphene has developed a biodegradable plastic packaging incorporating graphene that it says will boost food safety and shelf-life....
Iconic Indian flower used to make biodegradable films
In India, researchers have developed films from lotus stem starch, whey protein concentrate, and psyllium husk.
Unlike films made from starch alone, the films developed...
Givaudan buys AMSilk’s cosmetics business
In Germany, flavor, fragrance and cosmetics giant Givaudan has acquired the cosmetics business of AMSilk GmbH, a producer of vegan silk biopolymers, for an...
Bioplastics maker Danimer rings closing bell on the NYSE
In New York City, executives at bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific rang the New York Stock Exchange closing bell on Monday, April 17th, to mark...
Patagonia, HeiQ jointly develop mint oil odor control for fabric
In California, sustainable outdoor gear brand Patagonia and Switzerland’s HeiQ have developed mint-based textile odor control technology. Dubbed HeiQ Fresh MNT, the product uses...
Fungi leather brand raises $125 million, plans first production plant
In San Francisco, mycelium materials firm MycoWorks has raised $125 million in a series C financing, which it will use to expand production of...
Perrier eyes bioplastic by 2025
In France, Perrier announced it will invest €1million ($1.1 million) in three startups to develop more sustainable packaging for its sparkling water.
Recipients include Biotic,...
Clariant, Polymateria partner to bring biodegradable plastic to Southeast Asia
In the United Kingdom, biodegradable plastic company Polymateria has partnered with specialty chemical company Clariant to bring Polymateria’s biotransformation technology to Southeast Asia.
Polymateria and...
Success of “Trump straws” campaign stunt proves the struggle (to drink sweet tea) is...
In Washington DC, a sustainable-lifestyle rallying point—plastic straws—has morphed into a political issue as President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign announces it is about to...
Target targets plant-based ingredients with new household essentials line
In Minneapolis, big box retailer Target has launched a line of household essentials using plant-based or recycled materials as well as natural fibers.
Dubbed Everspring,...