High fashion looks to waste to clean up its act

In Italy, the fashion industry is eyeing waste from industries such as orange and dairy in an effort to reduce its large environmental impact. “The...

Fishing-waste nanowhiskers get nod from innovation community

In Toronto, BOCO Technology Inc., a producer of chitin nanowhiskers, has been selected to present at CleanEquity® Monaco 2018. The invitation-only event gives innovators...

Super wood could replace steel in cars

In Maryland, a research team has developed a wood-based material strong enough to replace steel but that is six times lighter. The breakthrough could...

Finnish company launches biobased PE film

In Finland, UPM Raflatac has launched a white, plant-based polyethylene film for the home and personal care markets. UPM says RafBio PE White performs just...

Researchers develop biobased nanopesticide to control mosquito populations

In India, researchers at the Centre for Nanobiotechnology at VTT University are developing nanometric emulsions to control the mosquito population. According to Science Trends, researchers...

French epoxy maker nabs BioPreferred Label

In France, Sicomin has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Certified Bio based Product label for four of its products. The company, a leading...

Florida researchers use synthetic biology to boost production of green sunscreen

In Florida, researchers have used synthetic biology to develop a  route to produce shinorine, a natural sunscreen ingredient traditionally extracted from red algae. Yousong Ding...

JV to build India algae plant

In India, EID Parry and Synthite Industries say that will form a 50-50 joint venture to produce algae-based ingredients for food colors and additives. The...

Trip to Indonesia sparks sustainable bag business

In Utah, Stardust Sustainables has launched a line of compostable, reusable shopping bags made from the plant corchorus. The company was founded by Peter Murray...

Frutarom acquires Israel Biotechnology Research for $21 million

In Israel, Frutarom has acquired Israeli Biotechnology Research, a producer of natural active ingredients for cosmetics and dietary supplements, for $21 million. IBR reported about...

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