Sheep-free wool nabs PETA prize

In Colombia, students from the La Universidad de Los Andes have won the Bio Design Challenge, a contest cosponsored by animal rights group PETA...

Taiwanese startup develops sugar-based straws

In Taiwan, a startup has developed a straw alternative based on sugarcane waste. 100% Plants, founded by Huang Chien-chung, uses simple chemical methods to turn...

Bioplastics need a level playing field

In Europe, Hasso von Pogrell, managing director of trade group European Bioplastics, is calling for measures to level the playing field for bioplastics. Specifically, he...

Study: Biorefineries won’t drive up wood costs

In Sweden, a report from researchers at International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Luleå University of Technology (LTU), and RISE Research Institutes says growth...

UK researchers turn lignin into bioplastic

In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Warwick have created a bioplastic by genetically modifying a lignin-eating bacteria. “I have been working on...

Deinove skincare ingredient wins Most Innovative Technology Award

In France, biotechnology cluster IAR has named Deinove’s PHYT-N-RESIST Phytoene ingredient for skin care its Most Innovative Technology for 2018. Phytoene is a colorless carotenoid...

Promiscuous enzyme could be lignin-busting breakthrough

In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a new, “promiscuous” enzyme that can convert plant waste into fuel, nylon,...

Greenpeace: Bioplastics not the answer to ocean waste problem

In the Netherlands, Greenpeace is concerned that bioplastics will contribute to the problem of marine waste and insists that the only solution is to...

Europe’s “Project Effective” seeks to decouple nylon from oil

In Europe, a consortium is looking to increase the availability and use of recyclable biobased nylon. Dubbed Project Effective, members include nylon fiber maker Aquafil...

Avantium set to open pilot biorefinery

In the Netherlands, Avantium is on track to open a pilot biorefinery at Delfzijl in August. The pilot plant will convert plant-based feedstocks into...

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