TotalEnergies Corbion cancels French PLA plant
In France, TotalEnergies Corbion has announced that it will not construct a previously announced polylactic acid bioplastics plant at Grandpuits. The announcement “follows a...
Development group to invest a cool billion to support North America’s bioeconomy expansion
In North America, a coalition of biobased investors and capital market participants has announced it will deploy $1 billion in capital to support infrastructure...
MIT entrepreneur looks to use silk waste to prevent food waste
In Boston, a biotech startup called Mori is developing an edible coating that extends the shelf life of food, prevents bacterial contamination, and reduces...
Dry cleaning gets cleaner with biobased solvents
In Tampa, German textile care company Kreussler is introducing a biobased solvent for dry cleaning dubbed SOLVON K4 at Clean Show 2017.
The solvent is...
South Korean skin care brand targets international expansion
In South Korea, natural skin care brand Isoi is expanding its international presence with store launches in China and the United States.
The company...
PETA calls on Pharrell Williams to use Louis Vuitton appointment for good
In New York, PETA has asked Pharrell Williams to use his new appointment as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director to encourage the luxury brand...
Chicago installation by SOM and Prometheus Materials envisions algae bricks
In Chicago, architecture studio SOM and Prometheus Materials have created an installation made of algae bricks for the city’s Architecture Biennial. The bricks are...
Swedish company introduces electric delivery trucks made of flax
In Sweden, a vehicle startup hopes to revolutionize urban logistics with a fully electric delivery vehicle boasting numerous biobased elements.
Volta Trucks CEO Rob Fowler...
Bioplastics maker declares bankruptcy
In Italy, bioplastics maker Bio-On SpA has entered bankruptcy proceedings after a Bologna court ruling late last month.
The December 20, 2019 decision also mandated...
LyondellBasell, Neste partner for bio-based polypropylene, polyethylene at a commercial scale
In the Netherlands, LyondellBasell and Neste (Espoo, FInland; www.neste.com) jointly announced the production of bio-based polypropylene and polyethylene at a commercial scale. This is...