Sea fungus is an untapped source for skin benefits
In India, scientists at the TERI-Deakin Nano Biotechnology Centre in New Delhi are compiling data on the potential cosmeceutical applications of marine fungi.
“Improvements in...
CellRev runs out of money, winds down operations
In the United Kingdom, cell culture company CellulaREvolution has wound down operations and is seeking buyers for its assets, having run out of funding....
Ikea designers create Couch in an Envelope
In the Netherlands, Ikea designers have collaborated with artificial intelligence to create a new concept in flat-pack furniture: the Couch in an Envelope. Weighing...
Israel’s Balena field tests cinnamon-scented compostable slides
In Tel Aviv, material science company Balena hopes to shortly launch 60% biobased, 100% compostable, and cinnamon-scented slide-style sandals.
Made from a proprietary natural...
“Let’s Get Physical” sustainable activewear line is the 80s throwback we deserve
In London, sustainable apparel firm PANGAIA is set to launch an activewear line that incorporates numerous renewable materials while at the same time paying...
Abattis launches cannabis-containing sunscreen
In Vancouver, Abattis Bioceuticals has launched a sunscreen formulation with cannabidiol.
Dubbed RAYZ, the all-natural, 100% organic sunscreen was developed by Abattis’s majority owned subsidiary,...
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...
Amsterdam’s Photanol files for bankruptcy
In the Netherlands, Photanol BV, a biotech company with CO2-to-chemical conversion, has filed for bankruptcy, citing difficulty raising funds.
A key industrial partner exited...
Enjoy sustainable self-care with coconut fiber spa slippers
In the United Kingdom, spa supplier BC Softwear has introduced 100% biodegradable slippers made from coir, a soft, fuzzy fiber obtained from the outer...
Renewable leather innovation proliferates as consumer opinion turns
In London, popular design publication Dezeen has done a deep dive on renewable leather alternatives as fashion and design markets look to move away...