BIO bioeconomy report highlights potential for US biobased products

In Washington, DC, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, in partnership with consulting firm Kearney, has released a report assessing the significant economic impact of the...

Designer Karmuel Young selects Modern Meadow material for prestigious fashion award submission

In New Jersey, Karmuel Young has used Modern Meadow’s  biomaterial in his Sustasia Fashion Prize submission. Specifically, Young used Modern Meadow's INNOVERA™, formerly known...

IFF and Kemira form biobased materials joint venture

In New York, specialty chemical companies IFF and Kemira have formed a joint venture to produce biobased materials at commercial scale production. Dubbed Alpha...

Bioplastics get the glam treatment from Mo. Na Gems

In New York, jewelry brand Mo.Na Gems is using potato starch-based plastics to mimic gemstones and, reportedly, gaining a following in the New York...

GreenLab and Shiru sign plant-based protein pact

In California, Shiru, an AI-powered ingredient discovery firm, and GreenLab, a pioneer in plant-based protein expression, have partnered to commercialize novel food proteins using...

Australia’s Ecopha eyes pongamia tree for bioplastics

In Australia, startup Ecopha is pioneering the use of pongamia oil from a tree native to Australia, India and Southeast Asia to produce the...

Nova Farms and BioBond partner on biobased coating for food safety

In Arizona, Nova Farms has collaborated with BioBond Adhesives to implement a biobased protective coating in its Phoenix, Arizona, food processing facility. Made from...

Target to sell Dropps biobased laundry detergent pods

In Pennsylvania, Dropps, a certified B Corporation and leader in sustainable home care products, has launched its biobased 4-in-1 Plus Oxi Power Laundry Detergent...

From pods to peanuts: Eating potato-based packing material is latest TikTok trend

In the UK, health officials are warning people not to take part in the latest viral TikTok trend: eating potato starch-based packing peanuts used...

Natural Products Canada hands out $1.7 million to bioeconomy companies

In Prince Edward Island, Natural Products Canada has invested $1.7 million in several Canadian bioeconomy companies that represent “highly innovative biobased and natural products.” ALT-PRO...

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Bio-hybrid robot made from langoustine shells works like arcade claw crane

In Switzerland, scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have converted shellfish shells into claws that grip, not unlike the prize-filled claw machines found...

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In California, a University of San Diego graduate student has won a $15,000 scholarship to advance her pineapple leaf hair ties. Sage Dobby, who...