Biobased PP startup Citroniq closes Series A
In Texas, Citroniq Chemicals, a company pursuing biobased polypropylene, has closed a $12-million Series A funding round. Strategic investors were "led by a large...
Evonik inaugurates new biobased emollients plant in Germany
In Germany, specialty chemicals producer Evonik has brought a renewable emollients plant online in Steinau. The facility cost “double-digit million-euro” and manufactures esters using...
Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals kicks off sales of biobased EVA and LDPE
In Japan, a joint venture between Dow and Mitsui have begun selling ethylene vinyl acetate and low-density polyethylene using renewable feedstocks.
Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Company, which...
Nokian Tyres and Reselo partner to use waste birch bark in renewable tires
In Finland, Nokian Tyres and Swedish biomaterials company Reselo AB have signed a development agreement to further develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as...
Wheely good idea: BBB Cycling launches line of biobased bike accessories
In the Netherlands, bike gear and accessories company BBB Cycling has introduced a line of plant-based bike care products.
Sold under the simple brand name...
High standards: Volkwagen eyes hemp-based leather for car interiors
In Germany, Volkswagen has partnered with hemp materials startup Revoltech to use 100% biobased leather alternative for its interiors.
Dubbed LOVR, Revoltech’s material is fully...
Outerknown taps Keel Labs for seaweed yarn shirts
In California, sustainable outwear brand Outerknown is using seaweed-based fibers developed by North Carolina’s Keel Labs. Dubbed Kelsun, the seaweed-based biopolymer fibers are mixed...
Biobased adhesive could solve wind energy recycling conundrum
In Colorado, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have developed an epoxy that could extend the usable life of wind turbine blades.
Turbine blades...
AFYREN scores nutraceuticals deal
In Paris, biobased carboxylic acids producer AFYREN has signed a commercial contract with an undisclosed US nutraceutical ingredients manufacturer.
Under the terms of the multi-year...
Designer creates microalgae material that stimulates plant growth
In Germany, designer Laura Bordini has created packaging from microalgae that stimulates plant growth when it ends up in the environment. Called “By Osmosis,”...