Reel solution: Indonesian team create bioplastic from milkfish scales
In Indonesia, a team of researchers from Semarang State University have developed a bioplastic made of chitosan sourced from milkfish scales and moringa leaf...
AmphiStar’s biosurfactant advances to final stage of circular biomanufacturing challenge
In Belgium, biobased surfactants producer AmphiStar was awarded €2.5 million (US$1.15 million) in funding from SPRIND, Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation. The funds...
Michelin biobased 5-HMF demo plant comes online
In France, tire major Michelin has brought its biobased 5-hydroxymethylfurfural demonstration plant online at Péage-de-Roussillon.
Dubbed Cerisea, the €60 million (US$69.1 million) plant has...
PACT raises £16M for collagen-based alt leather
In the United Kingdom, biomaterials startup PACT has raised £16 million (US$21.0 million) to scale its leather alternative made from collagen.
Dubbed Oval, PACT’s...
Fungi flex: JadeYoga’s mushroom yoga mat combines ‘innovation and integrity’
In Pennsylvania, sustainable yoga products maker JadeYoga has introduced a new yoga mat using only natural rubber and repurposed mushroom material.
Dubbed Jade Mushroom Mat™,...
Tree to tech: Empa creates wooden computer mouse
In Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has created a computer mouse that works like any other, expect it...
COSMAX partners with KRIBB to develop biobased materials from Indonesian plants
In Indonesia, global cosmetics firm COSMAX has partnered with the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology to develop new functional materials incorporating biotechnology....
BASF, IFF sign enzyme and biopolymer development pact
In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has partnered with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform...
Symrise invests in biomanufacturing firm Cellibre
In Germany, Symrise has made an undisclosed equity investment in Cellibre, a San Diego-based company specializing in sustainable biomanufacturing.
By partnering with Cellibre, Symrise...
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...