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...
International team converts biomass to furfural and five-carbon sugars
In Australia, researchers from the University of Wollongong, together with scientists from India and Bangladesh, have developed a cheap method for converting agricultural waste...
Skincare brands increasingly adopt probiotics
Bacteria—once shunned from skincare products—are increasingly welcome in facial creams, serums and cleansers thanks to new thinking that “friendly” probiotics help to increase the...
Good chemis-tree: Florida researchers develop sap plastic
In Florida, researchers have developed a plastic from pine sap after overcoming a key conversion challenge.
Justin Kennemur, an Associate Professor of Chemistry and...
Get Your 80s Nostalgia Fix with Fenics Vegan Sneakers
In France, footwear brand Fenics has launched a line of 80s-inspired sneakers using vegan materials, including apple leather, cotton, natural rubber, and recycled polyurethane.
Requiring...
Adsorbent Holds Promise for Water Treatment
In South Korea, researchers have developed a renewable adsorbent that can selectively remove water-soluble organic contaminants in water.
The adsorbent is a fluorine-based nanoporous polymer...
Harry Potter star Emma Watson launches gin brand with mushroom packaging
In France, Emma Watson is lending her celebrity magic to her family’s vineyard business by jointly launching a gin brand with her brother Alex....
Hemp makes inroads in India
In India, eco-conscious consumers are driving interest in hemp-based products for markets such as textiles, skincare, and packaging.
According to Times of India, the global...
Danone aims to make packaging circularity the ‘new norm’
In France, multinational food products maker Danone has announced ambitious packaging goals for 2025, including a push to use more renewable materials.
Following in the...
Biobased farnesene finds tacky new application
In Pennsylvania, Total subsidiary Cray Valley has launched tackifying resins using biobased farnesene produced by Amyris.
Tackifying resins are traditionally derived from trees, citrus fruit...