Dutch researcher aims to make better bioeconomy crops
In the Netherlands, Wageningen University professor Luisa Trindade is looking to develop plant varieties that can be used to advance the bioeconomy, including hemp,...
Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition, Marrone Bio ink plant health pact
In Kansas, Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition has partnered with Marrone Bio Innovations to develop specialty plant nutrient products enhanced with microorganisms. The goal is...
Consortium launches PLA-based barrier films
In Spain, packaging maker Coexpan has partnered with bioplastic producer NatureWorks and Italian manufacturer of extrusion and thermoforming lines AMUT Group to develop biobased...
Swedish funeral company launches wheat bran and food waste coffins
In Sweden, the green burial trend is getting a new twist with coffins made of wheat bran and biofibers from food waste, including orange...
3D printed, biobased dwelling wins Mars habitat competition
In New York, a “multi-planetary architectural and technology design agency” has won NASA’s Mars Habitat Competition with a biobased, 3-D printed dwelling design.
AI SpaceFactory...
Algae discovery could improve solar power efficiency
In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Birmingham are studying algae that can capture 95% of light—much more than the 10-20% captured...
BASF partners with milk-protein film firm Lactips
In France, chemical giant BASF has signed a marketing contract with French milk-protein films company Lactips. Under the terms of the deal, BASF will...
Seed pencil maker branches out into tea bags
In Denmark, the producer of a biodegradable pencil containing seeds has expanded into teabags.
Dubbed Sprout Spoon, the foldable teabag/stirrer combo is 100% biodegradable and...
Bioadhesive maker finds foothold in publishing, packaging
In Iowa, a biobased adhesives producer is gaining traction as it looks to make everything from e-commerce to yearbook bindings a little more sustainable.
Bio-Bond,...
Filipino entrepreneur pitches bamboo straws
In France, a Filipino entrepreneur was given the opportunity to pitch bamboo straws as part of the Startupper of the Year challenge.
Bambuhay Social Enterprise’s...