Federation of American Scientists urgers Trump administration to maintain bioeconomy momentum
In Washington, DC, thinktank Federation of American Scientists has issued a statement encouraging outlining the strategic investments the Trump Administration should make to boost...
Be green on the green with biodegradable golf balls
In Vancouver, a company is selling golf balls that biodegrade in two weeks and are made from compressed corn starch, calcium carbonate, glycerin, and...
Merger of Manus and Inscripta to accelerate biomanufacturing
In Georgia, biomanufacturing firm Manus and life science technology giant Inscripta have announced a strategic merger to establish an end-to-end platform for scalable development,...
Researcher Ravi Gupta patents cow poop PHB
In India, a researcher at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University’s School of Earth and Environmental Science has received a patent for a method of producing...
Brenntag to distribute Gaomi Silver Hawk’s HEC and MHEC in South Asia
In China, Brenntag has agreed to distribute Gaomi Silver Hawk New Materials’ Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose and Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose to the construction and...
Azelis to distribute sugar beet ingredient for personal care
In Belgium, specialty chemicals distributor Azelis has signed an agreement to distribute AGRANA’s PuraBeet® for the personal care segment in China, Japan, the Philippines,...
Mycelium material holds promise as self-repairing building material
In Montana, engineers have developed a new building material made from fungus mycelium and bacterial cells. The findings demonstrate that the low-temperature, living-cell-based material...
Kia’s latest electric SUV features hemp, mycelium, and flax
In South Korea, automaker Kia has unveiled a new concept car with an emphasis on renewable materials. The SUV EV2, exhibited at Milan Design...
Under Armour, UNLESS create completely plant-based hoodies and shorts
In Milan, popular athleisure brand Under Armour has partnered with UNLESS, a company known for producing completely renewable garments, to create a capsule collection...
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...