EU targets straw ban, but price hurdles remain
In the European Union, a number of plastic straw bans are poised to boost demand for plant-based solutions, although the high price of renewable...
Biobased beverage cartons hits sales milestone
In London, plant-based packaging firm Tetra Pak is celebrating the delivery of 500 million Tetra Rex Biobased beverage cartons. The achievement was announced at...
Rubber-replacing desert blooms could be boon for arid-region farmers
In New Mexico, researchers at New Mexico State University are participating in Sustainable Bioeconomy for Arid Regions, a project facilitating collaborative research and commercialization...
Sugar industry waste may be 3D-printing breakthrough
In Scandinavia and Argentina, researchers are developing a new, high-tech use for the sugarcane waste bagasse—3D printing.
“Bagasse is an underutilized agro-industrial residue with great...
Tennessee bioplastics startup wins NSF grant, targets new applications
In Tennessee, startup Grow Bioplastics has received $225,000 in seed funding from the National Science Foundation to advance its production of biodegradable bioplastic sheets...
Company using biobased oil recovery solution seeks funding
In New York, enhanced oil recovery company Revitalize Energy has tapped Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $100 million. Revitalize aims...
Deinove produces carotenoid at scale
In France, Deinove has successfully produced its first batch of renewable, fermentation-based carotenoids for cosmetics use.
Scale-up was announced in December and was carried out...
Microalgae-based beads could help lighten Fat Tuesday’s impact
In New Orleans, a number of organizations are looking for ways to make Mardi Gras more sustainable, including one plan to produce biodegradable beads...
Support from nature: Adhesive bra features natural latex, essential oils
In Singapore, adhesive bra maker Kissbobo has launched a new line using natural latex and essential oils. Like their other bras, Kissbobo’s Eco-Chic bra...
Texas researchers turn toast into high-value graphene
In Texas, researchers at Rice University have converted a number of lignin-based materials, including toast, into graphene.
Led by Yieu Chyan and Ruquan Ye, the...