Kenya’s HyaPak addresses plastics waste, invasive species, and reforestation

In Kenya, an invasive plant crowding out native life in lakes is being converted by by HyaPak Ecotech Limited into packaging that biodegrades over...

Corn Next unveils corn starch plastics alternative

In California, Corn Next, a company developing biobased materials based on corn starch, has launched a plastics alternative that fully biodegrades in 30 days....

Silvis Materials and ORNL to develop biobased adhesives for the construction industry

In Colorado, biobased adhesives firm Silvis Materials has announced a partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop formaldehyde-free adhesives for the building materials...

AFYREN announces plant delay, sustainability-linked loan

In France, biobased organic acids firm AFYREN has announced a €10 million (US$10.2 million) sustainability-linked loan for its subsidiary, AFYREN NEOXY. The company also...

Orlen announces ambitious petchem raw material targets

In Poland, multinational oil and gas company Orlen has vowed that 10% of all its petrochemical sales will come from renewable or circular raw...

Brenntag to distribute Cambrium’s vegan collagen to select beauty markets

In Europe, chemicals distribution giant Brenntag has agreed to distribute Cambrium’s vegan collagen NovaColl to the beauty and personal care markets in the United...

Sustainable surgery: Biobased caps debut at Scottish hospital

In Scotland, a hospital is helping to address medical waste by providing staff with biobased caps for the surgical theater.  Made from cellulosic fiber,...

Sequinova’s cellulose sequins help fashion stay sparkly

In London, a sustainable sequins start-up has achieved the world’s first fully biodegradable sequins produced at scale. Founded by Claire Lichfield during the pandemic...

Jeans giant Citizens Of Humanity taps Pili for biobased indigo

In France, biobased indigo dye maker Pili has partnered with fashion brand Citizens of Humanity and Turkish denim producer Orta to bring greener jeans...

Germany’s Add Wood exhibition demonstrates potential for 3D printing wood waste

In Germany, the Add Wood exhibition is showcasing the many potential applications for 3D-printed timber, including a coffin and a sofa.  Each item in...

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