Clay-based packaging extends shelf-life
In Turkey, tests have demonstrated that a film made from polyethylene and tiny “tubes” of clay were found to extend the shelf-life of tomatoes.
A...
Gucci launches luxury line for pampered pooches, touts renewable raw materials
In Italy, luxury fashion house Gucci has launched its first pet collection, replete with a $7,500 pet bed, $460 poop bag holder, $500 leash,...
DSM reportedly in the hunt for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience business
In the Netherlands, Royal DSM is reportedly considering a bid for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience unit.
The business could fetch as much as $25 billion,...
Cymbiotika introduces plant-based dish soap
In San Diego, health and wellness company Cymbiotika has launched a plant-based dish soap that is also “naturally moisturizing.”
The launch is a “testament...
Canada calls shenanigans on compostable coffee pods
In Ontario, compostable coffee pods are ending up with regular trash because they don’t biodegrade quickly enough for current waste systems, and a new...
Pineapple waste shown to be effective 3D printing filament
In Malaysia, India and Singapore, a group of researchers has developed a process for converting pineapple leaf fibers into filaments for 3D printing. Combined...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concessions feature Gaia Biomaterials beer cups
In Abu Dhabi, spectators at a recent Grand Prix race enjoyed drinks from a new type of bioplastic cup. Called biodolomer, the compostable material...
Swedish student develops potato plastic
In Sweden, student Pontus Törnqvist has developed a thermoplastic from potato starch as an alternative to biopersistent plastics. The material biodegrades within two months...
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products invests in distribution ahead of propanediol expansion
In Tennessee, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has opened a new warehouse and distribution center for its Susterra and Zemea biobased propanediol.
The facility,...
Genomatica CEO reflects on past challenges, looks ahead to new products
In San Diego, Genomatica CEO Christophe Schilling reports that the company has successfully commercialized renewable processes to produce plastics and cosmetics and is next...