U.S. Army is looking for a few good biobased, seed-conveying bullets

In the United States, the Department of Defense is looking for partners to develop biodegradable training ammunition that doubles as a seed for environmentally...

Hemp plane looks to fly high

In North Carolina, Hempearth Group is planning to order a four-seater aircraft composed of 75% industrial hemp. The company is currently performing structural testing on...

Gevo’s Luverne plant down for two-week maintenance

In Colorado, Gevo has provided an update on the status of its Luverne, MN isobutanol plant as well as detailed output in the fourth...

Fulvic acid firm branches out into biostimulants

In Michigan, nutraceutical maker AgTonik is expanding into new markets with its biobased fulvic acid and plans to at least double its business in...

Oregon company launches renewable grooming solutions for man’s best friends

In Oregon, Thinkplanet has introduced a line of biobased pet products, including formulations for controlling fleas and ticks and a range of organic conditioners...

Rice University professor touts methane feedstock and smaller-scale manufacturing

In Texas, Rice University professor Ramon Gonzalez is working to advance biomanufacturing technologies using methane commonly flared by petrochemical plants as a feedstock. In a...

France’s Alban Muller benefits from consumer demand for natural cosmetics

In France, cosmetics maker Alban Muller is finding increased demand for its naturally sourced cosmetics, particularly in Europe and the United States. The company, founded...

Indian textile industry edging toward natural processes

In India, an increasing number of textile dye houses are using natural dyes in an effort to improve worker health and the environment, as...

Grow Bioplastics named Sizzle TechStart’s first incubator client

In Tennessee, Grow Bioplastics has become the inaugural agricultural technology client for Sizzle TechStart, a small business incubator. GROW PLASTICS Formed by the Roane Alliance,...

Neste Jacobs’ technology boosts tall oil output at Finnish plant

In Finland, Neste Jacobs has installed an advanced process control technology at Forchem Oy’s Rauma tall oil facility that will increase product output. A two-month...

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Poop to profit: Cow manure plant pot maker finds success on ABC’s Shark Tank

In Connecticut, a manufacturer of cow manure-based seed starters made a lucrative deal on a recent episode of the popular ABC entrepreneur showcase, Shark...

New press-on nails concept is biobased and reusable

In Colorado, researchers at the ATLAS Institute have created biodegradable press-on nails made from algae agar and chitosan sourced seashells. Dubbed Bio-e-Nails, the University...

Kit converts school food waste into watercolor paints

In Virginia, designers at Virginia Tech have created the Sustainable Art Painting kit, which provides the directions and tools necessary to convert food waste...