Sandia researchers report lignin breakthrough

In the United States, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have engineered E. coli to convert lignin into precursors for products such as nylon, plastics,...

Drinking straw alternatives not up to snuff

In the United Kingdom, a conference on the future of hospitality tackled the composting issues arising from the region’s growing number of drinking straw...

Cali company uses flax fiber to make ukuleles, fishing rods

In San Francisco, entrepreneur Joe Luttwak has developed a carbon fiber substitute for goods like chairs and guitars that helps prevent deforestation of old-growth...

Swedish scientists design lignin-based fuel cell

In Sweden, researchers at Linköping University’s Laboratory of Organic Electronics have developed a lignin-based fuel cell that, unlike conventional fuel cells, does not emit...

Canadian student converts potato and lobster waste into bioplastic

In Canada, a recent graduate of University of Prince Edward Island’s School of Sustainable Design Engineering has developed a bioplastic using potato starch and...

Biobased polyester breakthrough could improve production rates

In Japan, researchers at the Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a method to producing a new lactic acid-based polyester with an alternating arrangement...

Ontario helps fund biorefinery

In Ontario, the provincial government is supporting Comet Biorefining’s plans to build a production plant to make ingredients for food and beverage, animal nutrition...

IFF doubles down on naturals with $7.1-billion acquisition of Frutarom

In New York, International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to acquire Tel Aviv’s Frutarom in a deal worth $7.1 billion. IFF says acquisition will establish...

Danish researchers look to harness bioluminescent algae to light cities

In Denmark, two researchers at the Technical University of Denmark are working to understand algae’s bioluminescent pathway with the hopes of using the material...

Total Corbion launches PLA with high heat resistance

In the Netherlands, polylactic acid producer Total Corbion has launched a stereocomplex PLA reinforced with glass fiber for use in a broad range of...

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Tums battles heartburn and climate change with new biobased packaging

In Missouri, the multinational behind Tums has partnered with Pretium Packaging and LyondellBasell to create a biobased bottle for the antacid. At the recent...

Vegan Society certifies interior of Mercedes-Benz GLC

In Germany, Mercedes-Benz’s GLC model has become the first car to have an interior certified by the Vegan Society. Vegan materials were used throughout the...

Wooden Bentley replica finds a home in Boca Raton

In Boca Raton, the Auto Sport Florida group has acquired a wooden replica of the original Bentley Continental GT, with sculpted wood being used...