Solvay to produce tire additive from rice waste in Italy
In Italy, chemical maker Solvay is investing at its Livorno site to manufacture its first highly dispersible silica from sodium silicate derived from rice...
Maire Tecnimont acquires majority stake in Conser
In Italy, engineering and technology conglomerate Maire Tecnimont has acquired a majority stake in biodegradable monomer firm Conser.
Upon closing, the 83.5% stake will...
Crayola partners on natural glitter sunscreen
In Pennsylvania, Crayola has partnered with a biodegradable glitter maker to produce colorful and sparkly sunscreen for kids.
Partner Sunshine & Glitter, whose glitter...
Israel’s Balena field tests cinnamon-scented compostable slides
In Tel Aviv, material science company Balena hopes to shortly launch 60% biobased, 100% compostable, and cinnamon-scented slide-style sandals.
Made from a proprietary natural...
Mowilex produces air-cleaning paint from seeds and grass
In Indonesia, Mowilex has created a 28% biobased paint that is not only more sustainable to produce, but also converts harmful formaldehyde into water...
LanzaTech SPAC heads to shareholder vote
In Chicago, special purpose acquisition company AMCI Acquisition Corp. II has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders to vote on the proposed business...
Synbio firm Visolis raises $8 million
In California, Visolis has raised $8 million in seed funding to advance its platform, which combines synthetic biology and traditional chemical catalysis to manufacture...
Billie Eilish sports renewable corset on Vogue digital cover
In New York, singer/songwriter Billie Eilish has worn a corset made from multiple renewable materials on Vogue’s first-ever video cover.
The “Bad Guy” and...
Minnesota research team develops catalyst for renewable acrylic acid
In Minnesota, university researchers have developed a catalyst that significantly reduces the cost of producing renewable acrylic acid and acrylates, which are used globally...
UK’s Amtico launches biobased luxury vinyl flooring
In the UK, flooring company Amtico is now offering partially biobased luxury vinyl tile. Called Amtico Bio, the biobased content of the tiles comes...