Fish-skin nanofiber maker set to boost capacity
In New Zealand, Revolution Fibres is tripling production of nanofibers to meet demand in a growing range of applications, including personal care and aerospace.
Revolution...
Entrepreneur takes cue from ancient cave paintings
In Nova Scotia, an entrepeneur’s vacation led to a startup idea for 100% plant-based paints.
“I was in a cave in France and looking at...
Middle East demand for natural cosmetics set to expand
In the Middle East, natural and organic cosmetics are set to grow over the next five years from an estimated $2.25–$2.5 billion in 2017,...
Databases help consumers identify, qualify biobased products
In Isle of Man, Phys.org has published a list of resources for consumers looking for certified biobased products such as apparel made from milk,...
Natural textiles dominate Fashion for Good accelerator program
In Amsterdam, global fashion sustainability initiative Fashion for Good has announced 15 start-ups to participate in its 12-week accelerator program.
Eight of the 15 start-ups...
Common natural products implicated in hormone disruption
In Chicago, researchers have demonstrated a link between regular exposure to essential oils lavender or tea tree oil—common, natural ingredients found in personal care...
Soy-based shoe brand launches in Atlanta
In Atlanta, millennial Sara Irvani has launched a footwear brand that uses materials that are recycled, upcycled and soy-based.
A third-generation shoemaker, Irvani tells Life...
Graphene’s applications extend to the salon
In Illinois, researchers at Northwestern have used graphene to dye hair and control frizz. Conventional hair dyes are alkaline solutions that open hair cuticles...
Bacteria could raise the alarm of pipeline leaks
In Mississippi, researchers are working on developing a biobased sensor that could detect leaks in oil and gas pipelines.
The researchers developed bacteria that creates...
Cabin prototype lets you grow a plant in each plant-based shingle
In California, two college professors-turned-entrepreneurs have developed a proof-of-concept cabin with 3D printed, biobased tiles facades.
The cabins’ tiles include recycled chardonnay grape skins from...