Stella McCartney takes flight with plant-based feathers
In New York, sustainability-focused designer Stella McCartney used faux feathers made from plant-based materials in fashions exhibited at the recent Paris Fashion Week.
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New yoga fabric collection from Hyosung TNC and Lenzing “nama-stays” away from synthetic fibers
In South Korea, global elastane leader Hyosung TNC and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens...
Big Apple biomaterials: Gotham Foundry looks to accelerate biobased innovation in NYC
In New York, a new innovation hub aims to bring biobased material innovations to New York City industries such as fashion and construction.
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Givaudan inaugurates French biotech center for beauty ingredients
In France, fragrance and beauty ingredient maker Givaudan has opened a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse.
The facility will accelerate development of...
Evonik and AMSilk extend biotech silk protein partnership
In Germany, specialty chemical producer Evonik and biotech-based silk protein pioneer AMSilk have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian site. Producing several tons...
Genomatica and Sojitz sign biobased nylon-6 pact
In California, industrial biomanufacturing leader Genomatica has entered into a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Genomatica’s...
Finnish researchers show that the skin of red onions protects solar panels
In Finland, a team of researchers from University of Turku, Aalto University and Wageningen University has demonstrated red onion skins can extend the lifespan...
Wrap battle: Saveggy biobased cucumber coating fights food waste and climate change
In Sweden, food tech firm Saveggy has introduced an edible, shelf-life-extending packaging for cucumbers.
Made from rapeseed oil and gluten-free oat oil, the coating...
Bioeconomy report touts biobased product potential for UK’s National Health Service
In the UK, a new report has determined that the National Health Service could drive £30-120 million (US$40-$163 million) in sales for the bioeconomy...
Artificial Nature hits milestone scaling PLH
In Germany, Artificial Nature S.L. has scaled up production of its biobased and biodegradable copolyester PLH to 300 metric tons per year. The milestone...