Braskem launches biobased chemicals R&D in Beantown
In Boston, global bioplastic leader Braskem has opened a site in Boston dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing chemicals made from renewable feedstocks. Activities...
Citrus waste successfully repurposed for towel production
In Japan, a region known for both its production of luxury towels and orange groves has married the two by using cellulose nanofibers derived...
Finnish partnership yields solar-powered biochemical production process
In Finland, a joint study by the University of Turku and VTT Technical Research Centre has developed an improved method for producing biobased hydrogen...
L’Oreal launches Seed Phytonutrients line of personal care products
In the United States, L'Oréal is launching Seed Phytonutrients, a beauty brand using natural ingredients, many of which extracted from seeds.
The brand uses heirloom...
Biobased fire additive under development for military
In Ontario, FireRein and Ethonus have signed a licensing agreement with the United States military for a biobased firefighting water additive. The deal will...
Paper byproduct holds promise for greener batteries
In New York, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scientists are using paper production byproduct lignosulfanoate to produce rechargeable, lithium-Sulphur cells.
So far, the researchers have been able...
Chance encounter leads to bioplastic pact
In Scotland, bioplastic firm Cuantec has partnered with an Ayrshire dairy farmer to develop the world’s first biodegradable milk bottles. The collaboration came when...
Wacker launches biobased silicone for cosmetics
In Germany, Wacker Chemie has launched a biobased silicone for cosmetics applications.
BELSIL Eco Silicone Fluids have viscosity ranging from 5 and 60,000 centistokes and...
DEINOVE, GREENTECH launch antiaging ingredient
In France, DEINOVE and GREENTECH have launched HEBELYS, a jointly developed cosmetic active ingredient produced by the fermentation of Sphingomonas.
HEBELYS acts on the p16...
PETA seeks to redefine leather—literally
In California, PETA has petitioned dictionary.com to change the definition of leather to include both plant-based and synthetic materials given the rise of “vegan...