AkzoNobel, Itaconix Link in Biopolymers
In the Netherlands, AkzoNobel has partnered with US-based Itaconix on biobased polymers from itaconic acid.
Under the terms of the deal, Itaconix will provide its...
Weighted, eucalyptus blanket can reduce anxiety and insomnia
In New York, a $249, weighted blanket made from eucalyptus leaves has become a hit with stressed out individuals looking to reduce anxiety and...
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...
Indian entrepreneurs use local farm waste for food packaging
In India, three entrepreneurs are using German technology to produce biodegradable food packaging materials from local farm waste that would otherwise be burned.
“We process...
PepsiCo joins biobased bottle consortium
In New York, soda-and-snack giant PepsiCo has joined the NaturALL Bottle alliance, a consortium of entities looking to develop bioplastic bottles.
The alliance was formed...
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...
Drinking straw alternatives not up to snuff
In the United Kingdom, a conference on the future of hospitality tackled the composting issues arising from the region’s growing number of drinking straw...
Canadian researchers convert old McDonald’s fryer oil to 3D printing resin
In Canada, researchers at the University of Toronto have converted old fryer oil from McDonald’s into a biodegradable 3D printing resin.
“The reasons plastics are...
Braskem launches biobased chemicals R&D in Beantown
In Boston, global bioplastic leader Braskem has opened a site in Boston dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing chemicals made from renewable feedstocks. Activities...
Indian researchers report polystyrene recycling breakthrough
In India, researchers at IIT Hyderabad have discovered a way to recycle the common polystyrene foam thermocol using citrus extract from orange peels.
Citrus extract...