Suzuki Fronx features biobased front grill
In Japan, a biobased engineering plastic produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Group is being used in the front grill of Fronx, a new compact SUV...
Starbucks starts phasing in biobased straws in Japan
In Japan, Starbucks has introduced new plant-based, biodegradable straws as the coffee chain works to cut waste in half by 2030.
The new straw is...
Mercedes-Benz funds research into burned rice hulls for batteries
In Michigan, a team of researchers has determined that burned rice hulls could help batteries store more charge and help create a domestic source...
Macy’s parade eyes biobased balloons
In New York, the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is doing more than just ferrying Santa to midtown—it’s also setting a new standard in...
Sustainable cycle safety: Fraunhofer Institute creates PLA bike helmet
In Germany, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology have developed a recyclable bicycle helmet made from bioplastic polylactic acid.
Currently, bike helmets are...
Unilever taps Nufarm to develop sugarcane with high oil content
In the United Kingdom, consumer products giant Unilever has announced a new partnership with ag innovator Nufarm to develop a variety of sugarcane capable...
Lactips secures €16 million to scale biobased polymer
In France, Lactips, a company developing and producing polymers from milk protein casein, has completed a €16 million (US$16.9 million) fundraising round. The financing...
German researchers explore leaves as PCB material
In Germany, researchers at Dresden University of Technology are exploring the feasibility of using leaves to produce biodegradable printed circuit boards for electronic devices.
PCBs...
AFYREN secures €9 million loan for plant startup
In France, AFYREN, a greentech company building a biobased organic acids plant, has received a €9 million (US$9.5 million) loan from Bpifrance, the French...
Beynon Sports granted USDA Certified Biobased product label for binder
In Maryland, high-performance athletic surfaces manufacturer Beynon Sports has received the U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for its polyurethane binder products...