Danish researchers look to harness bioluminescent algae to light cities
In Denmark, two researchers at the Technical University of Denmark are working to understand algae’s bioluminescent pathway with the hopes of using the material...
Total Corbion launches PLA with high heat resistance
In the Netherlands, polylactic acid producer Total Corbion has launched a stereocomplex PLA reinforced with glass fiber for use in a broad range of...
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...