Mushrooms could address Alaska’s fish-shipping Styrofoam problem
In Alaska, researchers at the University of Alaska-Anchorage are looking to use mushrooms as shipping insulation for the state’s fishing industry. The “bio-boards” take...
Biobased surfactants help green enhanced oil recovery
In London, the Nanotera Group has launched plant-based surfactants for enhanced oil recovery. The cleaning agents reduce processing time by performing quickly, Nanotera says.
"The oil...
New smartphone boasts more than 50% bioplastics
In Switzerland, tech startup Nothing has unveiled a smart phone that is more environmentally friendly than others on the market.
Dubbed Nothing Phone (1), the...
Futamura and Biome Bioplastics partner to create biodegradable, multilayer food packaging
In the United Kingdom, Futamura has partnered with Biome Bioplastics to evaluate biobased, compostable multilayer films for dry food packaging.
The films combine Biome’s biodegradable...
Dutch designer envisions biomaterial skyscrapers
In the Netherlands, a biomaterials advocate says buildings could be completely made from plant-based products and natural mineral materials.
Lucas DeMan, CEO of Biobased Creations,...
Packaging company taps Danimer for compostable produce bags
In Georgia, bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific and Columbia Packaging Group have partnered to make compostable produce bags from Danimer’s Nodax™ polyhydroxyalkanoate.
Nodax was verified by...
Finding a circular solution for bioplastics
In the United Kingdom, researchers from the University of Bath and University of Birmingham have developed a way to recycled plant-based plastics.
“Most plastic is...
Produce company wants to turn fruit peels into bioplastic
In Canada, produce giant The Star Group of Companies is looking at turning peels and other wastes from its prepped produce unit, Sliced FC,...
Cellulose fiber expands into international fashion hubs
In New York, cellulosic fiber manufacturer Birla Cellulose is opening a design studio in Manhattan’s garment district to help boost sales of its Liva...
Irish teens win award for renewable packing peanuts
In Ireland, three teens have developed an alternative to packing peanuts made from sunflower stem pith. Eoin Cottrell (16), Benjamin Velon (16), and Jamie...