Belgrade’s Bpack backs bark-based bioplastic

In Belgrade, a packaging startup has developed a bioplastic using bark—an underutilized waste from timber processing—and used coffee grounds. According to AgFunderNews, Bpacks’ material...

CJ Biomaterials enables completely biodegradable plastic bottle cap

In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials, a leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates, said its bioplastic is being used by California’s Beyond Plastic to develop the world's first...

Oregon State awarded $10-million to develop hemp supply chains to benefit Tribal nations

In Oregon, the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University has won a $10 million grant to develop hemp-based supply chains and equip...

Construction of Evonik’s biosurfactants plant is completed

In Slovakia, McDermott has completed construction of an industrial-scale biosurfactant plant it built for specialty chemicals producer Evonik. Construction was completed less than two...

History Channel “Ax Man” Buckin’ Billy Ray Smith endorses soy-based chainsaw oil

In Maryland, U.S. Soy and Stanley Black & Decker outdoor brand DEWALT have developed soy-based Bar & Chain Biodegradable Oil for chainsaws and other...

Reformation launches castor oil swimwear line

In Los Angeles, popular clothing brand Reformation has released a new swimwear line that emphasizes the use “planet-friendly,” biobased materials. The company tapped Italy-based...

Backed by A-listers, waste-based packaging firm Cruz Foam boasts scale and eyes new products

In Santa Cruz, California, a food waste upcycler backed by A-list investors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, is already mitigating 17,000 tons...

Algenesis and UC San Diego develop biobased TPU

In San Diego, University of California San Diego and Algenesis have developed a new biobased thermoplastic urethane to help address pervasive microplastics in the...

AFYREN NEOXY receives milestone payment for AFTER-BIOCHEM consortium

In Paris,  AFYREN NEOXY has received the third tranche of EU funding to the AFTER-BIOCHEM consortium, which was formed in 2020 to establish value...

Ecopel unveils Flur, a new plant-based fur

In Shanghai, biobased textiles company Ecopel has launched a new plant-based and 100% chemical-free material called Flur. The company is currently giving brands a...

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Dutch Queen promotes biobased building materials

In the Netherlands, Dutch Queen consort Máxima visited two Uden worksites promoting biobased building materials made from Netherlands fiber crops. The March 26 visit...

ReefCircular launches crowdfunding campaign for shell bioconcrete

In Denmark, ReefCircular, a company developing a shell-based bioconcrete to help restore marine habitats, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The company’s bioconcrete...

Aleph Farms raises $29 million for lab-grown steak

In Israel, cultivated meat producer Aleph Farms has raised $29 million to expand production at its Rehovot pilot plant and expand production into Europe...