Green until the very end: Eco-friendly burials increasingly popular
In New York, “green” funerals for those that want to remain eco-friendly even in death are growing in popularity thanks to increased awareness and...
Asia Pacific will lead market growth for biotech flavors
In Asia Pacific, the global market for flavors produced via biotechnology is expected to nearly triple by 2024, due to a promising pipeline of...
Algae-based cosmetics firm to expand
In France, algae-based cosmetics firm Lessonia will double production capacity at Saint Thonan. The expanded, 8,000-square-meter facility will open in 2018 and meet demand...
Skincare dos and don’ts from a botanical chemist
In Australia, Annabelle Personeni, a botanical chemist with A’kin, discussed what natural ingredients, consumers should look for in their skincare products with Australian Journal of...
Russian chemists develop biopolymer for 3D printer
In Russia, researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow have developed a biopolymer for 3D printing that overcomes many of the shortfalls...
Sulzer licenses PHA tech to Jindan New Biomaterials
In China, lactic acid producer Jindan New Biomaterials has licensed Sulzer’s polylactic acid process for a planned 75,000 metric tons PLA bioplastics plant in...
Athleisure Gets a Green Makeover
In Australia, fashion brand Breddy’s has received an award from sports industry group ISPO for its biobased “athleisure” pants.
Made from yarn derived from castor...
China XD Plastics plans $316-million bioplastics plant
In China, China XD Plastics Co. Ltd. is reportedly investing $316 million to build 300,000 tons/year of bioplastics capacity.
According to Plastics News, China XD...
Corbion, Delft University crack the code for self-healing concreate
In the Netherlands, Corbion has launched a renewable copolymer for adhesion or controlled release. Dubbed SENTIALL, one of the first applications being pursued is...
Arizona researchers find biobased solution for safer melons
In Arizona, scientists have received a $610,000 grant to extend their research efforts in food safety. Sadhana Ravishankar, associate professor in the University of...