Austrian researchers target biocatalysts from cyanobacteria
In Austria, researchers at the University of Graz’s Institute of Chemistry are using enzymes and cyanobacteria to create biocatalysts. The project, dubbed PhotoBioCat, is...
Intoxicating idea: Jose Cuervo to convert agave into straws
In Tequila, Mexico, margarita mainstay Jose Cuervo has launched a project to convert agave byproduct into biodegradable straws.
The straws were developed in partnership with...
Danimer creates biodegradable straw as bans proliferate
In Georgia, Danimer Scientific says it has created the world’s first fully biodegradable straw using its Nodax™ polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymer. The innovation comes as many...
Biobased GOAAAAALS: World Cup soccer balls to include renewable rubber
In Brazil, ARLANXEO’s biobased ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubber will be used in the official soccer balls used in next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.
adidas...
DuPont, NIPI partner to create new insulation material
In Delaware, DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Natural Insulation Products Inc. have partnered to create a new insulation category by combining NIPI’s Thindown fabric and...
South Korean researchers report biobased polycarbonate breakthrough
In South Korea, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology has developed biobased polycarbonate, becoming just the second entity to do so after Japan’s Mitsu...
South Korean scientists claim baldness breakthrough
In South Korea, researchers claim they have discovered a hair regrowth hormone that could cure the scourge of male pattern baldness.
Professor Kang-Yell Choi of...
Finnish tissue producer taps Braskem, Amerplast for packaging
In Finland, Metsä Tissue and Amerplast will introduce tissue packaging for Metsä Tissue’s Serla brand that uses biobased polyethylene and Amerplast’s ESSI Kiertokääre product,...
PETA seeks to redefine leather—literally
In California, PETA has petitioned dictionary.com to change the definition of leather to include both plant-based and synthetic materials given the rise of “vegan...
Shark Tank Australia features green pitches
In Australia, renewable solutions are increasingly being introduced on the popular TV show, Shark Tank.
The Swag, presented by Peita Pina, is a fridge bag...