Absolut biobased: Vodka brand rolls out paper bottle prototypes
In Sweden, popular vodka brand Absolut has rolled out 2,000 paper bottle prototypes ahead of a wider production run in November. The prototypes are made...
Grape-based plastics offer new life for vino waste
In France, Veuve Clicquot and other winemakers are exploring the possibility of using waste grape skin to produce more sustainable plastics.
Veuve Clicquot is already...
Paper byproduct holds promise for greener batteries
In New York, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scientists are using paper production byproduct lignosulfanoate to produce rechargeable, lithium-Sulphur cells.
So far, the researchers have been able...
Soybean sealant helps keep Minnesota road-worthy
In Minnesota, BioSpan Technologies’ soybean-based pavement additive has been helping cut costs in road upkeep for several years.
RePLAY Agricultural Oil Seal and Preservation Agent...
Reese Witherspoon partners with Amyris to champion clean skincare
In California, synthetic biology and renewable chemicals maker Amyris has partnered with acting powerhouse Reese Witherspoon to promote clean beauty products.
Witherspoon, whose credits include...
New Wave Biotech raises funds for AI-driven bioprocess software
In London, New Wave Biotech has raised €1.2 million (US$1.25 million) to boost staff levels and expand markets for its AI bioprocess simulation software....
Bioplastic sculptures from External Reference and LaMáquina by Noumena also purify the air in...
In Milan, plant sculptures that are 3D-printed, air-purifying, and made from bioplastic polylactic acid were displayed at the city’s prestigious Design Week.
Dubbed Pure...
Vietnamese students create cassava flour-based bioplastic
In Vietnam, two students have developed a plastic bag replacement from cassava flour. Nguyen Cam Binh Minh and Nguyen Cam Kieu Khanh, students at...
Halcyon Agri acquires two natural rubber producers
In Indonesia, natural rubber producer Halcyon Agri (Singapore) has announced that it will acquire PT Sumber Djantin and PT Sumber Alam for S$105.3 million...
Bioplastic art installation signals high UV levels
In Italy, a bioplastics installation that changes color based on UV radiation has been on display at Milan Design Week.
Designed by Crafting Plastics...