Ferment launches $20 million fund for biobased solutions
In California, biobased venture studio Ferment has launched a $20 million fund aimed at accelerating biotech solutions across vital industries such as energy, agriculture,...
Milliken invests in chitosan startup Tidal Vision
In South Carolina, Milliken & Company has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Tidal Vision, a biomolecular technologies firm converting chitosan—a biodegradable compound...
DOE awards Hempitecture $8.42 million to boost hemp fiber manufacturing in Tennessee
In Idaho, sustainable building materials firm Hempitecture has been awarded $8.42 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy under the Biden-Harris Administration’s...
CJ Biomaterials PHA earns compostability certification
In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials, a division of South Korea's CJ CheilJedang, has received certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) for its range of...
Sasol Chemicals introduces rapeseed oil-derived stearyl alcohol
In Texas, Sasol Chemicals has launched NACOL 18-98, a palm oil-free, biobased stearyl alcohol solution designed for the personal care industry.
NACOL 18-98 is made...
Neste to provide biobased feedstock to Singapore’s PCS
In Singapore, PCS Pte. Ltd. will use renewable feedstocks supplied by Neste Corporation to produce chemicals for customers in Southeast Asia.
Under the terms of...
Walki and Lactips partner on casein for paper food packaging
In Finland, food packaging manufacturer Walki and Lactips, a French company developing bioplastics based on the dairy protein casein, are collaborating to develop paper-based...
Rayonier Advanced Materials raises €67 million for biomaterials
In Florida, high-purity cellulose manufacturer Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. has successfully raised €67 million (US$71.5 million) to bolster its biomaterials strategy. This financing includes...
Prince William walks the walk with biobased sneakers at Earthshot ceremony
In South Africa, Prince William recognized this year’s Earthshot prize nominees and finalists while sporting a new, more casual and sustainable look. The heir...
Review suggests cashew nut shell liquid is promising feedstock for polyols
In France, researchers from Orpia Innovation and University of Montpellier have reviewed the potential for cashew nut shell liquid as an alternative for producing...