Brazilian researchers report nanocomposite starch breakthrough
In Brazil, researchers at Federal University of Lavras are working on biodegradable packaging materials using starch.
Viviane Machado Azevedo and colleagues experimented with using sodium...
Neste, VTT sign biobased economy R&D pact
In Finland, Neste and VTT have signed a cooperation agreement to advance biobased and circular economy R&D and infrastructure.
The terms specifically provide VTT access...
Pope weighs in on sustainability, calls for circular economy
In Vatican City, the Catholic Church has called for a transition to a circular economy, including the use of more biobased products.
Pontifical Academy of...
Hemp maker acquires Blue Marble Biomaterials, plans quick scale-up in Missoula
In Montana, a hemp processor has purchased Blue Marble Biomaterials, including the company’s plant in Missoula.
Socati Corp. (Woodburn, Oregon) plans on hiring 40 workers,...
Colorado algae startup makes black ink green
In Colorado, a startup is producing sustainable ink for packaging using algae as feedstock.
Dubbed Living Ink, the company was founded by PhD researchers Scott...
Limestone paper maker seeks funding for overseas growth
In Japan, a company producing paper from rock is seeing pre-IPO funding to expand production and sales.
TBM’s technology converts limestone into paper using less...
Amyris’ fermentation-based CBD work reaches milestone, triggers $10-million payment
In California, renewable chemical company Amyris has received a $10 million milestone payment from LAVVAN for delivery of fermentation-based cannabinoid.
The partnership aims to disrupt...
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...