Edelrid introduces castor oil-based climbing rope
In Germany, mountaineering equipment firm Edelrid has introduced climbing rope made from castor oil.
Birdlime 1R 9.8 climbing rope uses polyamide-11 made from castor oil...
Vans’ retro skate shoe drop features “old skool” music and biobased foam
In Colorado, popular skater shoe band Vans has debuted a premium “Old Skool” collection that features biobased materials.
First released in 1977, Vans’ Old Skool...
LG Chem unveils 100% biobased acrylic acid
In South Korea, LG Chem has begun producing 100% biobased acrylic acid and expects to ramp up to prototype production of 100 metric tons...
Chinese research team invents wood-based straws
In China, researchers from the Central South University of Forestry and Technology in Changsha have developed an alternative to plastic straws made from de-lignified...
Oobli and Ingredion sign sweet proteins pact
In California, sweet protein startup Oobli has partnered with Ingredion to accelerate access to affordable and healthier sweetener systems.
Sweet proteins can be a foundational...
Pickleball embraces biobased materials
In Colorado, pickleball supplier Komodo has launched Komodo BioBall, a new, biodegradable pickleball.
While the company did not disclose the material, it claims the...
UK and Chilean researchers develop biobased spores that heal roads
In London, Researchers from King’s College London, Swansea University, and collaborators in Chile has developed a self-healing roads concept that leverages biobased spores. Specifically,...
Sweden’s PaperShell converts wastepaper into durable wood substitute
In Sweden, PaperShell has developed technology to convert plant-based materials such as paper into a durable artificial wood for furniture and building materials.
PaperShell’s...
Sustainable soldiers: DoD efficiency program identifies biobased weapon cleaner, lubricant and preservative
In the US, the Sustainable Technology Evaluation and Demonstration program, a Department of Defense program aimed at identifying more efficient equipment, together with the...
Fashion funds: Modern Synthesis raises $5.5 million
In London, biotech startup Modern Synthesis has raised $5.5 million to commercialize microbially-derived biomaterials.
Modern Synthesis transforms nanocellulose into durable, high-quality alternatives to animal...