Finding new uses for aquatic weeds in India
In India, efforts are underway to find new uses for water hyacinth, a maligned aquatic plant.
At the Centre for Research on Aquatic Resources (CRAR)...
DSM boosts stake in pectin producer
In the Netherlands, Royal DSM has upped its stake in specialty food ingredient maker Yantai Andre Pectin Co. Ltd. from 29% to 75% for...
Delaware researchers report lubricants breakthrough
In Delaware, researchers have devised a production route for lubricant base oils using non-food biomass.
The work, carried out at University of Delaware-led Catalysis Center...
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...