Brightplus raises €2 million to scale biobased textile coatings

In Finland, green chemistry firm Brightplus has raised €2 million to accelerate the development and industrial scaling of its recyclable, biobased textile coatings. The...

Pirelli unveils biobased tires for Range Rovers

In Milan, tire manufacturer Pirelli has launched the first standard production tire for the global market made with over 70% biobased and recycled materials,...

MIT students design 3D printer that converts home food waste into knick-knacks

In Boston, Massachusetts Institute of Technology students Biru Cao and Qiqing Wang have developed an AI-drive desktop 3D printer  that converts household food waste...

Spiber and Iris van Herpen make a mark at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

In Paris, Dutch haute couture designer Iris van Herpen have unveiled two bridal looks during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025 that were...

Harvard algae breakthrough is good news for Martian houses

In Boston,  Harvard scientists have successfully grown algae in Mars-like conditions, raising hopes that astronauts could have a source of building materials to create...

Ontex Group begins using biobased SAP in its diapers

In Belgium, Ontex Group NV has introduced diapers made with biobased superabsorbent polymers. This new material will gradually and incrementally replace virgin fossil-based plastic...

AmphiStar raises $13.5 million to scale biosurfactants

In Belgium, a bio-based surfactant startup AmphiStar has raised $13.5 million.  The funding, which included a $10.8 million equity investment and $2.7 million grant...

Mercedes-Benz taps Modern Meadow for 80% plant-based leather

In Germany, luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has partnered with New Jersey biodesign firm Moden Meadow to develop a next-generation leather alternative for its CONCEPT...

Stella McCartney’s latest sneaker can be composted, smells of cinnamon

In London, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney has unveiled a new version of its S-Wave sneakers, featuring soles made entirely from BioCir Flex, a...

Scientists convert human urine into bone-like material

In California, a team at University of California, Irvine have developed a method to convert human urine into hydroxyapatite, a mineral naturally found in...

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Body-based burial: Students imagine urns made from blood and hair

In Slovenia, students at University of Ljubljana have used biobased materials for a variety of design projects, including a biodegradable urn made of blood...

Uttar Pradesh eyes cow poop plastics to boost rural economy

In Uttar Pradesh, a government project is collecting cow dung to convert into usable products such as bioplastics, textiles, and paper. The Press Trust...

Luxury brand Velvet Eyewear lauds advances in biobased acetate

In California, luxury women’s eyewear brand Velvet Eyewear has unveiled its first biobased eyewear collection. Crafted from renewable sources like wood pulp and cotton...