Biobased filaments maker launches Kickstarter to kick start production
In Vermont, 3D printing firm A1Filament has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of its filament range made from biobased composites.
After solving technological...
Disposable, biodegradable batteries under development in Canada
In Canada, researchers at Simon Fraser University are developing a compact, disposable, and biodegradable battery that could revolutionize disaster response or bring power to...
Ich bin ein bioplastic: German law seeks to increase renewable content
In Germany, a new packaging law has been approved by Germany’s upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, that intends to improve recycling rates of...
Croda exec: Renewable ingredients key to sustainability in personal care
In New York, Croda executive Chris Sayner said renewable products play a large part in the company’s sustainability goals in the cosmetics and personal...
Bioplastics from garbage and wood waste advance in Europe
In Europe, two government-funded projects are advancing processes to produce plastics from materials such as garbage and wood waste.
SYNPOL is working to convert the...
Snailed It! Snail slime gaining popularity in cosmetics, health products
In Italy, snail slime is gaining traction as an ingredient in products like anti-wrinkle creams, cough syrups, and antacids. "For over 20 years they've...
Is natural always better? Johnson & Johnson dares to speak sense and science
In New Jersey, baby care giant Johnson & Johnson demonstrated corporate courage when it released a promotional video that makes a bold claim: natural...
Hemp takes root in the EU
In Europe, a European Union-funded project is making headway on improving the quality of hemp and advancing its adoption.
Led by Stefano Amaducci of the...
UK scientists develop biodegradable alternative for microbeads ahead of ban
In the UK, scientists at the University of Bath’s Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies have created biodegradable microbeads out of cellulose that can replace...
Fun guy creates fungi art in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, artist Maurizio Montalti has been using various fungi to create everyday items such as slippers, bowls, lampshades and chairs.
“I started working with...