Finnish scientists coax higher pigment yields from birch
In Finland, the VTT Technical Research Centre has successfully produced useful compounds from birch leaves and seeds, including anthocyanin pigments that inhibit the growth...
Covestro to launch 50% renewable film formers
In Germany, Covestro says it plans to launch a line of polyurethane film formers based on renewable feedstocks at the upcoming in-cosmetics Global conference...
Ecovia raises $1 million, inks partnership with Seppic
In Michigan, Ecovia Renewables has raised $1 million in seed financing and signed an agreement with Seppic to jointly develop and market biobased polymers...
Used chewing gum finds new life in the UK
In the United Kingdom, design student-turned-entrepreneur Anna Bullus has founded Gumdrop, a company that turns used chewing gum into useful products.
The Bullus-based company manufacturers...
Birkenstock boosts biobased content
In Germany, Birkenstock, a shoe brand known for its popularity with nature lovers, is expanding its vegan line of sandals to over 60 styles...
Mushroom-based clothing company wins prestigious innovation award
In the Netherlands, mushroom-based clothing maker MycoTEX was named one of five winners of the 2018 Global Change Award. The award includes an undisclosed...
Lignin-based filament wins Canadian innovation grant
In British Columbia, BC Innovation Council has awarded $300,000 to Darrel Fry of Advanced BioCarbon 3D and Jason Taylor of Selkirk College to develop...
French bioplastic firm expanding product range
In France, packaging company SPhere is expanding its bioplastics offerings and anticipating Asia to be its next high-demand market.
Established in 1976, SPhere began using...
Givaudan to acquire Naturex for $1.6 billion
In France, Givaudan has agreed to acquire a 40.6% stake in natural extracts and ingredients firm Naturex, for €135 ($167) per share, or €522...
Polish company develops energy bars for bees
In Poland, Saatchi & Saatchi IS Warsaw has created paper that acts like an energy bar for bees—fortifying the vital workers and, hopefully, reducing...