TotalEnergies Corbion and Benvic partner to develop higher-performing PLA
In France, polylactic acid producer TotalEnergies Corbion and plastics compound Benvic have partnered to expand the use of PLA in durable applications such as...
BIO bioeconomy report highlights potential for US biobased products
In Washington, DC, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, in partnership with consulting firm Kearney, has released a report assessing the significant economic impact of the...
Designer Karmuel Young selects Modern Meadow material for prestigious fashion award submission
In New Jersey, Karmuel Young has used Modern Meadow’s biomaterial in his Sustasia Fashion Prize submission.
Specifically, Young used Modern Meadow's INNOVERA™, formerly known...
IFF and Kemira form biobased materials joint venture
In New York, specialty chemical companies IFF and Kemira have formed a joint venture to produce biobased materials at commercial scale production.
Dubbed Alpha...
Bioplastics get the glam treatment from Mo. Na Gems
In New York, jewelry brand Mo.Na Gems is using potato starch-based plastics to mimic gemstones and, reportedly, gaining a following in the New York...
GreenLab and Shiru sign plant-based protein pact
In California, Shiru, an AI-powered ingredient discovery firm, and GreenLab, a pioneer in plant-based protein expression, have partnered to commercialize novel food proteins using...
Australia’s Ecopha eyes pongamia tree for bioplastics
In Australia, startup Ecopha is pioneering the use of pongamia oil from a tree native to Australia, India and Southeast Asia to produce the...
Nova Farms and BioBond partner on biobased coating for food safety
In Arizona, Nova Farms has collaborated with BioBond Adhesives to implement a biobased protective coating in its Phoenix, Arizona, food processing facility. Made from...
Target to sell Dropps biobased laundry detergent pods
In Pennsylvania, Dropps, a certified B Corporation and leader in sustainable home care products, has launched its biobased 4-in-1 Plus Oxi Power Laundry Detergent...
From pods to peanuts: Eating potato-based packing material is latest TikTok trend
In the UK, health officials are warning people not to take part in the latest viral TikTok trend: eating potato starch-based packing peanuts used...