UPM Biofuels receives Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials certification for wood-based fuels
In Finland, UPM Biofuels received The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials certificate for BioVerno renewable diesel and naphtha, as well as production sidestreams turpentine and pitch....
Fish-based kicks quietly winning the eco-friendly sneaker game
In Paris, shoe brand Veja is pulling out all the stops to create sustainable sneakers. While major brands Nike and Reebok are focusing on...
London firm pioneers boat shoes from invasive algae
In London, an ecofriendly footwear firm is set to launch the “ultimate amphibious adventure shoes” made from invasive algae.
Vivobarefoot and Bloom, a producer of...
Beneficial bacteria the next trend for skincare
Your skincare routine—from cleansers to anti-aging serums—could come with a healthy dose of friendly bacteria that supports your skin’s microbiome.
Already a mainstay of gut...
High hopes for hemp in Australia
In Australia, expanding government acceptance and Chinese demand is giving hemp growers a boost, but infrastructure and new seed varieties are still required before...
Bee venom the bee’s knees for anti-aging products
In South Korea, Beesen Bio has signed a contract to supply anti-aging face masks based on bee venom. The two-year deal calls for 400,000...
Japan’s eco-conscious consumers drive bioplastics adoption
In Japan, increasing consumer concern for the environment is driving demand for bioplastic bags and containers. Oriental Land Co., which operates Tokyo Disney Resort,...
Bacteria-powered flaps could make your next jog less sweaty
In Boston, MIT researchers have developed active wear that automatically opens flaps in the fabric when heat and sweat are present.
The breakthrough comes from...
Hexion invests in biobased resins lab
In Canada, Hexion has announced plans to expand its forest products technology center at Edmonton, Alberta.
Research at the facility will focus on phenolic resin...
Amyris exceeds debt-reduction goals
In California, Amyris has retired $86 million in debt—exceeding its previous goal of $75 million.
The original debt-reduction goal was announced on May 8, 2017...