Eni, Pertamina ink circular economy pact, plan Indonesia joint venture
In Italy, Pertamina and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate synergies of their respective technologies and know-how for new collaboration opportunities...
Wave a flag then plant a seed on R-Day
In Kerala, 1,000 Indian citizens celebrating Republic Day simultaneously, and without effort, planted a seed.
Bengaluru’s Seed Paper India produced Indian flags made out of...
2020 Olympics will feature biobased turf
In Tokyo, the 2020 Olympic Games will use biobased polyethylene produced by Braskem in its field hockey turf.
Turf maker Polytan says 60% of the...
Gevo claims to have harpooned industrial biotech’s white whale: Viable renewable isoprene
In Colorado, Gevo has developed a catalytic route to convert biobased alcohols into isoprene, a precursor to rubber.
The process uses “fusel oils,” a mixture...
Samsung eyes bioplastics in packaging revamp
In Japan, electronics giant Samsung has announced it will replace plastic packaging materials with recycled and biobased plastics and paper.
“To revamp product packaging, Samsung...
Ph.D. student invents biodegradable sanitary napkin
In Chennai, a Ph.D. student has invented a plastic-free sanitary napkin that biodegrades in just one month.
“It is made of cellulose derivatives,” derived from...
Personal care giant taps Bio-on for bioplastic
In Italy, Unilever has tapped Bio-on for bioplastic micro powders for a new range of ecofriendly sunscreens. Dubbed My Kai, the sun protection line...
French seaweed company expands into biostimulants
In France, seaweed-based biotech company Algaia has added plant biostimulants to its list of products. Biostimulants improve crop health and stress-resistance.
Founded in 2004, the...
Veja launches vegan leather sneaker
In Paris, eco-friendly shoe brand Veja has launched Campo, a sneaker that uses vegan leather made from canvas.
The material was made by “waxing” canvas...
Upstate New York eyed as potential “Silicon Valley” for hemp
In New York, Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation has become a Wall Street darling amid a cannabis “gold rush” and the company’s plans...