Copenhagen research team unveils biodegradable barley bioplastic
In Denmark, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new, 100% biodegradable bioplastic from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
The team within the...
New Energy Blue and ARCO/Murray sign biorefining pact
In Chicago, New Energy Blue and ARCO/Murray have partnered to build out the New Energy Biomass Refinery platform across the American Midwest. ARCO/Murray will...
good natured Products raises $938,000
In Vancouver, good natured Products Inc., a manufacturer of biobased plastic extrusion and plant-based products, has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering...
Competitive eating rocked by Joey Chestnut ban
In New York, America’s most famous competitive eater will be excluded from Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest for daring to endorse a...
Melanin “second skin” garments could replace chemical sunscreen
In London, designer Maca Barrera has introduced a new concept in sun protection: clothing infused with melanin produced through fermentation.
Melanin is a sun-protecting protein...
3D printed, bioplastic and wood “cassette panels” used in modular skyscraper
In Brooklyn, the world’s tallest modular building is incorporating “living space modules” made out of natural materials 3D printed by a joint project between...
Thailand approves Braskem-SCGC biobased ethylene plant
In Thailand, Braskem Siam Co., Ltd. has received approval from the Thailand Board of Investment for a 19.3 billion baht ($526 million), 200,000 tons/year...
Solugen awarded $214M loan guarantee for Bioforge
In Houston, Solugen has secured a conditional, $213.6-million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Loan Programs Office funds will support construction...
DMC links with Danone and Michelin on precision fermentation
In France, food multinational Danone, tire maker Michelin, biobased chemicals producer DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France have agreed to invest over €16...
Suzano takes stake in Lenzing
In Austria, pulp producer Suzano has agreed to acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing, a global supplier of cellulosic fibers for the textile and...