Promiscuous enzyme could be lignin-busting breakthrough
In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a new, “promiscuous” enzyme that can convert plant waste into fuel, nylon,...
Foodtech firm Enough raises €40 million to scale mycoprotein
In Scotland, Enough has raised €40 million (US$43.5 million) to double mycoprotein production capacity at its production site in the Netherlands. The funds will...
POLYMEER project to convert brewery waste to bioplastics gets underway
In Italy, a project to convert brewers' waste into high-value bioplastics has begun its work. Funded by the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking HORIZON...
Saucony releases sneaker made from corn and natural rubber
In Massachusetts, sneaker brand Saucony has introduced a new running shoe that features multiple renewable materials throughout its design.
The Triumph Run for Good...
Circular economy expert: Bioplastics may fix plastic’s image
In Germany, head of the IKK Institute for Plastics and Circular Economy at Leibniz University of Hanover claims biobased plastics could help repair the...
Noble Biomaterials, Lenzing team up to develop anti-odor fabrics
In Pennsylvania and Austria, antimicrobial solutions Noble Biomaterials and cellulose fibers specialist Lenzing Group are collaborating to develop sustainable, anti-odor fabrics. The fabrics, which...
Carnegie Fabrics launches 90% sugarcane upholstery
In New York, Carnegie Fabrics has launched biobased fabrics for outdoor upholstery. Made from sugarcane, the Outdoor Biobased Xorel line is carbon-positive, 90% renewable,...
Canadian research team develops biodegradable glitter
In Canada, a research team at University of Saskatchewan has developed a biobased and biodegradable glitter made from cellulose nanoparticles.
Dubbed ChiralGlitter, the breakthrough...
Apple taps Sweden’s RISE for cellulose foam
In Sweden, Apple has partnered with RISE research institute to develop a biobased foam with applications in packaging, insulation, and lightweight composites.
According to RISE,...
PepsiCo chip bags nab bioplastics prize
In Washington, the Bioplastics division of the Plastics Industry Association has awarded Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo the 2018 Innovation in Bioplastics award for their...