Researchers look to make use of supermarket rejects
In Australia, a group of researchers from universities and the private sector are looking at ways to convert produce that isn’t supermarket quality into...
Farm bill opens door to hemp plastic startup
In the United States, passage of the US farm bill, which legalizes the cultivation of hemp on the federal level, is poised to increase...
Lanxess sets ambitious raw material goals for three end markets
In Germany, chemical major Lanxess is targeting “sustainable product variants” for its entire portfolio of flavors and fragrances, preservatives and animal nutrition products by...
Bioplastic set to launch in UAE
In the United Arab Emirates, bioplastics made from cassava starch, vegetable oils, and organic resins are about to hit to hit shelves.
Avani, cofounded by...
Biohackers use bioplastics to become early biocomputers
In the Netherlands, a biohacker has encapsulated a chip in bioplastic and embedded it in the skin of his hand so that he can...
SA-Dynamics wins accolades for new biobased insulation
In Germany, SA-Dynamics has developed a biobased aerogel insulation for construction textiles that performs similarly to petroleum-based incumbent materials, including polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, and...
Unilever taps Nufarm to develop sugarcane with high oil content
In the United Kingdom, consumer products giant Unilever has announced a new partnership with ag innovator Nufarm to develop a variety of sugarcane capable...
Sandworm’s Jaw Could Hold Key for Soft Robotics
In Boston, researchers have developed a pH- and ion-sensitive material from a protein found in worm jaws that could enable “soft” robotics.
The work was...
Bota Bio raises $100 million in Series B
In San Francisco, industrial biotechnology startup Bota Bio has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing. Founded in 2019, Bota Bio has developed...
Sustainable soldiers: DoD efficiency program identifies biobased weapon cleaner, lubricant and preservative
In the US, the Sustainable Technology Evaluation and Demonstration program, a Department of Defense program aimed at identifying more efficient equipment, together with the...