UAE ban on single-use plastics expected to lift PLA demand
In the United Arab Emirates, the start of 2026 also ushers in a new era of eco-friendly packaging: starting January 1, the UAE will...
Lights, Camera, Compassion: Natalie Portman promotes Uncaged Innovations’ cruelty-free leather alternative
In New York, A-list star Natalie Portman has signed on to promote leather alternatives developed and manufactured by Uncaged Innovations. Portman, a long-standing advocate...
Locus Fermentation Solutions raises $20 million
In Ohio, Locus Fermentation Solutions has closed an oversubscribed, $20-million investment in a convertible note round at an equity valuation of $100 million. The...
Esse Skincare taps Afyren for microbiome-boosting, biobased propionic acid
In South Africa, Esse Skincare, a leader in skincare products focused on the microbiome, has signed a deal to purchase biobased propionic acid from...
Nouryon breaks ground on Brazil sustainable ingredients innovation center
In Brazil, leading specialty chemicals company Nouryon has broken ground on a new customer experience and innovation center in Brazil for its home and...
UPM launches UPM Circular Renewable Black
In Finland, UPM has introduced the world’s first biobased, near-infrared detectable, carbon-negative black pigment.
Dubbed UPM Circular Renewable Black, the pigment will enable premium...
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens report progress on biobased butadiene project
In France, Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens have announced that they have progressed their BioButterfy R&D project for scaling the production of butadiene from biobased...
Pineapple hair ties win Fowler Business Concept Challenge
In California, a University of San Diego graduate student has won a $15,000 scholarship to advance her pineapple leaf hair ties.
Sage Dobby, who...
Surf’s up, waste down: Swellcycle’s biobased surfboards get top marks from Cali’s surf community
In Santa Cruz, California, Swellcycle is working to make surfboards more earth- and ocean-friendly by leveraging 3D printing and renewable and recycled materials.
Most...
Italian swimwear brand taps LYCRA for biobased elastomers
In Italy, swimwear brand Arena has signed a deal to source biobased LYCRA fibers for its new Vitalife line.
Dubbed EcoMade, LYCRA’s plant-based elastomer...