Continental develops 100% bioplastic key fob

In Germany, automotive parts manufacturer Continental has developed a new key fob that is 100% bioplastic, earning the company a nomination for the 2024...

Arkema converts acrylic thickeners to biobased feedstocks

In France, specialty chemical maker Arkema has  converted its full line of acrylic thickeners produced in Europe to 30% biobased content. The move lowers...

Emirates Biotech Selects SAMSUNG E&A to build Abu Dhabi PLA plant

In the United Arab Emirates, Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid production plant in the United...

Bellroy taps Modern Meadow for renewable materials

In Australia, wallet and bag leader Bellroy will use sustainable materials produced by Modern Meadow in select consumer “carry goods.” Specifically, Bellroy will use...

PANGAIA introduces castor oil-based athletics line

In London, sustainable materials and fashion brand PANGAIA has launched a new athletic wear line from 100% castor oil-based polyamide. Dubbed PLNT Nylon, the...

Buscar acquires 50% stake in hemp bioplastics maker Terramer.

In California, Buscar Company, a diversified holding company focused on natural resources and sustainable energy, has acquired a 50% stake in hemp bioplastics makter...

Covation Biomaterials unveils BioPTMEG

In China, biobased materials company Covation Biomaterials is set to launch CovationBio bioPTMEG, a biobased polytetramethylene ether glycol. BioPTMEG is a biobased alternative to...

New press-on nails concept is biobased and reusable

In Colorado, researchers at the ATLAS Institute have created biodegradable press-on nails made from algae agar and chitosan sourced seashells. Dubbed Bio-e-Nails, the University...

Kit converts school food waste into watercolor paints

In Virginia, designers at Virginia Tech have created the Sustainable Art Painting kit, which provides the directions and tools necessary to convert food waste...

BASF unveils three new renewable personal care ingredients

In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has expanded its portfolio of natural-based ingredients with three new personal care products: Verdessence Maize, a natural styling polymer;...

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In the US, the Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration have announced a series of measures to phase out...

Piña Designs creates hair ties from pineapple

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Nature Coatings achieves cosmetics industry’s holy grail: 100% biobased black pigment

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