Algae-based ketchup packets debut in UK

In the United Kingdom, a consortium is trialing the use of seaweed sachets for fast food condiments. The Fat Pizza, a Southend eatery, and Just...

Shark Tank Australia features green pitches

In Australia, renewable solutions are increasingly being introduced on the popular TV show, Shark Tank. The Swag, presented by Peita Pina, is a fridge bag...

Iowa lures Green tableware company from Cali

In California, Chamness Biodegradables has announced it is moving its manufacturing from Camarillo, California to Ankeny, Iowa. Jon Kallen, spokesperson for Chamness Biodegradables, tells Radio...

Biology could rescue Moore’s Law

In Australia, researchers are looking to overcome the technical limitations of Moore’s Law—computing’s mandate to increase the power of semiconductors at regular intervals—by employing...

Nutcycle partnership creates dyes from discarded walnut shells

In Spain, specialty chemicals maker Archroma and outdoor brand Ternua have partnered to create Nutcycle, a collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts dyed using walnut...

Anellotech sends first shipment from Texas biobased aromatics plant for testing

In Texas, biobased aromatics company Anellotech has sent its first shipment of BTX to partners IFPEN and AXENS for purification studies to make biobased...

Sarnia biocluster proving attractive to green chemicals

In Sarnia, Ontario, the influx of renewable industries into a historically petrochemical production hub is gaining momentum—and transforming the local economy. "The petrochemical industry developed...

Amyris adds talent to keep up with skin care demand

In California, Amyris has appointed two executives to its Clean Beauty team to keep pace with rapidly growing sales for its Biossance skincare line...

Starbucks declares the last straw

In Seattle, ubiquitous coffee chain Starbucks has joined several other retailers in announcing plans to ditch straws. Alternatives include newly designed, straw less lids for...

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...

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Cow cells to couture: Qorium raises $25M for cultivated leather

In the Netherlands, lab-grown leather startup Qorium has raised $25 million to increase its production capabilities and continue to establish commercial partnerships in high-end...

Acclaimed restaurant Noma partners with Novonesis to “take deliciousness to the next level”

In Denmark, Michelin star-mainstay Noma has partnered with biosolutions leader Novonesis to determine the potential of new biobased food ingredients within the Noma Projects...

KAIST team demonstrates use of bacteria to produce and dye cellulose

In South Korea, researchers have coaxed living bacteria to grow, weave, and dye fabrics without the use of oil, plastic or artificial dyes. The...