National Textile University team develops sap, hemp, and chitosan flame retardant
In Pakistan, a team of researchers at National Textile University has pioneered the creation of flame-retardant biobased hydrogel composites utilizing hemp and wool nonwoven...
DSM-Firmenich completes sale of yeast extracts unit to Lesaffre
In the Netherlands, DSM-Firmenich AG has finalized the sale of its yeast extracts business to Lesaffre, a leading global player in fermentation and microorganisms...
Balrampur Chini Mills forecasts $20 million in annual sales from planned PLA plant
In India, a sugar manufacturer building its first polylactic acid bioplastics plant in Kolkata expects to make about ₹1,800 crore ($19.7 million) in annual...
Origin Materials to reduce headcount nearly 30%
In California, Origin Materials is cutting its workforce by 28% and focusing its commercial activities on its polyethylene terephthalate caps business.
John Bissell, Co-Founder and...
Kemira and IFF complete renewable polymer plant
In Finland, Kemira and IFF have completed construction of a “market-entry scale” industrial biobased polymer plant.
The unit is capable of producing unique renewable polymers...
Jungbunzlauer breaks ground on Canada biogum plant
In Ontario, natural ingredients producer Jungbunzlauer has broken ground on a $200-million natural xantham gum production facility at Port Colborne.
The Phase 1 expansion is...
Designer Deepak Dadheech wants to make future drones greener with bamboo
In Bangalore, industrial designer and mechanical engineer Deepak Dadheech envisions a delivery drone made largely out of bamboo that is more sustainable to produce...
Breakthrough catalyst converts glycerol to propylene
In Japan, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new catalyst that efficiently converts glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel production, into biobased propylene.
The...
UGG introduces vegan version of its popular boot
In California, UGG, a brand best known for its popular and soft sheepskin boots, has introduced a vegan version of its eponymous shoe.
Developed in...
Covestro and Beyond Leather develop apple waste coating
In Germany, chemical company Covestro and Beyond Leather Materials have developed a protective leather coating made from apple waste.
The coating is based on polyurethane...