Race is On to Find Use for Greek Yogurt Waste
In the United States, companies are working to develop innovative uses for the deluge of acid whey waste generated by Greek yoghurt production.
Demand for...
Industrial Hemp a “No-Brainer,” Moves Ahead in New Mexico
In Santa Fe, the state judiciary committee has passed the Industrial Hemp Research Act, opening the door for agricultural and manufacturing job creation based...
Kalamazoo Yogurt Cup Maker Announces Expansion
In Michigan, Fabri-Kal, a Kalamazoo-based manufacturer of wheat straw-based yogurt cups and food-service containers, is doubling capacity at its Burley manufacturing site. The company...
Tennessee Start-Up “Stubbornly” Pursues Lignin Innovation
In Tennessee, Prisma Renewable Composites is targeting high-value uses for lignin, a plant material CEO Adam McCall characterizes as an “afterthought” to the rest...
Athleisure Gets a Green Makeover
In Australia, fashion brand Breddy’s has received an award from sports industry group ISPO for its biobased “athleisure” pants.
Made from yarn derived from castor...
MIT Spin-Out Reports Metabolic Engineering Breakthrough
In Cambridge, MIT spin-out Manus Bio is using multivariate modular metabolic engineering to design microbial pathways that produce larger volumes of commercially interesting compounds.
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Mommy Bloggers Rejoice! Startup Turns Corn Starch into Diapers
In North Carolina, startup Tethis has developed a biodegradable polymer from corn starch that is generating interest from diaper manufacturers looking for greener alternatives.
Scott...
FDA: Beware of Claims by Essential “Snake” Oil Makers
In the US, regulators are warning consumers to exercise caution when it comes to the therapeutic claims of essential oils given the lack of...
Cyanobacteria a Promising Alternative for Sunscreen
In Iran, researchers have evaluated cyanobacteria as potential natural source of ingredients for sunscreens and moisturizers.
Not only would these materials be more sustainable to...
Dutch Students Design 300-Kilogram Car with Biobased Materials
In the Netherlands, Eindhoven University students have designed a four-seat electric car that weighs just 300 kilograms, thanks to a light-weight biobased composite material...