Iran eyes biobased, “nano-mulch” to prevent dust storms
In Iran, scientists are developing “nano-mulch” made from sugarcane extract that helps combat the region’s devastating dust storms. The product, developed by researchers at...
ZARA becomes latest brand to use Piñatex pineapple leather
In Spain, fast fashion giant ZARA is using pineapple-based vegan leather called Piñatex in a range of sneakers, sandals and accessories. London’s Ananas Anam,...
Swiss firm launches biobased coatings for paper food packaging
In Switzerland, industrial minerals company Omya has launched biobased barrier coatings for paper and board food packaging.
The portfolio includes Extomine Barrier Coatings, which are...
Avantium set to open pilot biorefinery
In the Netherlands, Avantium is on track to open a pilot biorefinery at Delfzijl in August. The pilot plant will convert plant-based feedstocks into...
Slam Dunk: Plant-based firm secures stadium naming rights
In Phoenix, plant-based fiber firm Footprint has reached a naming rights deal for the city’s basketball arena. The stadium is home to both the...
Adidas taps German biotech firm for bioinspired, biodegradable sneakers
In Germany, synthetic biology firm AMSilk is mimicking spider silk to produce materials for apparel, including biodegradable Adidas sneakers.
CEO Jens Klein tells Labiotech.eu that...
FSI and Lygos cancel merger
In Alberta, Canada, Flexible Solutions International, Inc. has announced the termination of its planned merger with Lygos Inc.
FSI did not offer an explanation but...
IDTechEx report sees opportunities in biobased manufacturing
In Boston, a new report is exploring the future production of sustainable materials, such as handbags of mushroom leather and biodegradable foodware.
The report...
Pepsi, Danimer Advance Compostable Packaging Partnership
In Georgia, food and beverage giant PepsiCo and Danimer Scientific have signed a collaboration agreement that will facilitate an expansion of Danimer's Nodax-brand polyhydroxyalkanoates...
Nike adds pineapple leather to materials palette
In Oregon, sneaker giant Nike has introduced a new collection incorporating a pineapple-based leather alternative produced in the Philippines. The Happy Pineapple collection debuted...