Organic milk brand taps SIG for biobased cartons

In Germany, dairy firm Arla Foods will use SIG’s plant-based packaging, SIGnature pack, in its line of organic milk. SIGnature packaging is made from 77%...

Grape expectations: Finding new uses for wine waste

In Nebraska, researchers are looking to repurpose grape waste left over from the wine-making process. About 20% of the grape material—including the seed, stalk, and...

Arizona researchers find biobased solution for safer melons

In Arizona, scientists have received a $610,000 grant to extend their research efforts in food safety. Sadhana Ravishankar, associate professor in the University of...

DuPont, ADM cut the ribbon on FDME pilot plant

In Illinois, DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Archer Daniels Midland have opened their joint pilot plant for producing furan dicarboxylic methyl ester. Made from fructose, FDME...

Genomatica, Bio-Botanica partner in skin care

In San Diego, Genomatica has partnered with New York’s Bio-Botanica to create a line of botanical extracts using Genomatica’s Brontide butylene glycol. Brontide is a...

Pakistani grade schoolers bring biobased solutions to global science competition

In Pakistan, two middle school students have developed biobased products to compete in the Golden Climate Project Olympiad. Mukarram Fatah used orange peels to repel...

Dairy waste finds new life as useful chemicals and plastics

In Ireland, a project dedicated to finding value-added uses for dairy waste has received €22 million ($26.6 million) in funding from the European Commission’s...

Bioplastic nonprofit born in chemistry grad’s kitchen

In the United Kingdom, millennial inventor and chemistry graduate has founded a not-for-profit company to produce biodegradable water bottles. James Longcraft aims to use...

Renewable fiber maker wins chance to present at GC3 showcase

In Kingsport, Tennessee, Tandem Repeat has won the opportunity to present its renewable fibers technology to interested parties at GC3’s 3rd Annual Green &...

Braskem launches biobased chemicals R&D in Beantown

In Boston, global bioplastic leader Braskem has opened a site in Boston dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing chemicals made from renewable feedstocks. Activities...

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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...