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...
German researchers nab funding for three projects
In Germany, two biology professors affiliated with both Bielefeld University and the Center for Biotechnology have been granted a total of €4.8 million ($5.6...
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Oxo-degradable plastics contribute to microplastics problem
In the United Kingdom, 150 organizations are calling for a ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging because it falls short of protecting marine life from...
Tesco launches plant-based cleaning products line
In the United Kingdom, retail giant Tesco is launching its own range of budget-friendly, plant-based cleaning products.
The decision comes after the supermarket and...
Finland furthers fiber foams
In Finland, VTT Technical Research Centre has added capacity at Jyväskylä for developing porous materials, insulation products, and nonwovens from natural fibers via foam...
Kiwi hoodie maker adopts plant-based dyes
In Switzerland, color chemicals firm Archroma is supplying its EarthColors range of plant-based dyes to New Zealand-based outdoor clothing brand Kathmandu. The 100% renewable...
Cotton waste could be next 3D printer ink
In Texas, researchers at the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute at Texas Tech University in Lubbock have developed a process to convert cotton waste...
Biocurrency, fungal paint among innovations at Dutch Design Week
In the Netherlands, Dutch Design Week featured several biobased innovations.
The Material Sense LAB in Eindhoven showcased coins made from the bioplastic polylactic acid....
L’Oréal inks pact with biorecycler
In France, Carbios and cosmetics giant L’Oréal have partnered to advance Carbios’s enzyme technology for recycling plastic.
Carbios’s technology can break down plastics such...
Russian chemists develop biopolymer for 3D printer
In Russia, researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow have developed a biopolymer for 3D printing that overcomes many of the shortfalls...