BASF switches portfolio to bio-based ethyl acrylate

In Germany, BASF has said it will only offer biobased ethyl acrylate starting in the fourth quarter. The EA boasts 14C-traceable biobased content of...

Starbucks straw supplier change dings Danimer results

In Georgia, polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific has reported second quarter sales of $7.6 million, down by $5.3 million compared to revenue of $12.9 million...

Biomatter raises €6.5 million to boost AI capabilities

In Lithuania, enzyme design startup Biomatter has secured €6.5 million in a seed financing round to expand its generative AI platform for developing new...

New York designer Kim Jiwoo creates wood-based Stanley Cup alternative

In New York, designer Kim Jiwoo has responded to the Stanley Quencher/cup trend with a biobased thermoplastic version. Dubbed LINK, the mugs use cellulose cross-linked...

Ultrafabrics launches biobased fabric for aircraft interiors

In New York, polyurethane fabrics company Ultrafabrics has introduced a biobased performance fabric for aviation interiors. Launched at May’s Aircraft Interiors Expo, the material “seamlessly...

Primient and Synonym to upgrade Decatur fermentation assets

In Illinois, plant-based ingredients producer Primient and Synonym, a biomanufacturing infrastructure developer, have partnered to accelerate bioproduct innovation and commercialization in the US. The first...

Biobased consortium announces completion of world’s first FDCA plant

In Amsterdam, the PEFerence consortium has announced completion of the world’s first large-scale biorefinery to produce polyethylene furanoate precursor furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). PEFerence, a...

allnex joins AGC VinyThai and MSU in biobased epoxy coatings pact

In Thailand, allnex, an industrial coatings and resins firm owned by PTT Global, has joined an ongoing biobased epoxy coating development project between AGC...

Cadillac announces convertible concept car with mycelium interior elements

In Michigan, luxury car company Cadillac has unveiled SOLLEI, a luxury, coach-built, all-electric convertible concept car with mycelium interior materials produced by MycoWorks. The convertible...

Plant-based DYPER wins Baby Innovation Award

In Los Angeles, a plant-based diaper made of bamboo viscose and charcoal has won the 2024 Baby Innovation Program Award in the Disposable Diaper...

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Absolut Vodka inks new partnership in biodegradable bottle pursuit

In Sweden, Absolut Vodka has inked a new partnership with start-up Blue Ocean Closures to increase the use of biodegradable materials in its packaging....

“Magic” mushrooms take centerstage at Glastonbury music festival

In the United Kingdom, acoustic panels made from hemp and mycelium were used in the ceiling of a dance music tent at the recent ...

Beverage company and designer create Dirt Shoe that disintegrates in minutes

In New York, beverage company Yerba Madre and design studio Basura have partnered to create shoes out of dirt, organic fibers, and acacia gum...