Japanese beverage giant unveils 100% biobased PET bottle
In Tokyo, Suntory Group has unveiled a 100% biobased polyethylene terephthalate prototype developed in collaboration with biobased chemicals company Anellotech.
The material was used to...
H&M invests in biobased resin and yarn maker Kintra Fibers
In Sweden, fast fashion giant H&M group has led an investment round in New York biobased materials startup Kintra Fibers.
Kintra’s material is designed...
CTO Karl Schoene takes top job at Elevance
In Illinois, Elevance Renewable Sciences announced that Karl Schoene will replace Tony Parnell as CEO, effective immediately. Schoene has been president and CTO of...
Face fungus: BASF launches mushroom superfood bioactive for skin fortification
In Germany, BASF has launched a new bioactive extracted from the chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) that it says fortifies skin’s natural protection and reduces...
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...
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...
Bacteria-powered flaps could make your next jog less sweaty
In Boston, MIT researchers have developed active wear that automatically opens flaps in the fabric when heat and sweat are present.
The breakthrough comes from...
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...
Tennessee Start-Up “Stubbornly” Pursues Lignin Innovation
In Tennessee, Prisma Renewable Composites is targeting high-value uses for lignin, a plant material CEO Adam McCall characterizes as an “afterthought” to the rest...
DSM reportedly in the hunt for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience business
In the Netherlands, Royal DSM is reportedly considering a bid for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience unit.
The business could fetch as much as $25 billion,...