Chinese scientists turn succulents into night lights
In China, researchers at South China Agricultural University have turned houseplants into night lights by injecting synthetic chemicals into living succulents.
While the idea...
Hyundai exploring biobased leather for interiors
In New York, biobased leather startup Uncaged Innovations is working with Hyundai to use its biobased leather in automotive upholstery.
Uncaged Innovations boasts a...
CellRev runs out of money, winds down operations
In the United Kingdom, cell culture company CellulaREvolution has wound down operations and is seeking buyers for its assets, having run out of funding....
Steven Ackerman Named CEO of Covation Biomaterials
In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials has appointed Steven Ackerman as CEO, succeeding Dean Trivits. Ackerman previously served as Covation’s Vice President of Product & Technology.
With...
LyondellBasell, Shiseido, Futamura, and Iwatani develop biobased cosmetics packaging
In Texas, LyondellBasell has jointly developed a new biobased film packaging solution in collaboration with Futamura Chemical, a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing; Iwatani...
Crude awakening: Kapoor’s renewable-material protest art installed on Shell gas platform
In the North Sea, protest art made by Anish Kapoor, using renewable materials such as used coffee grounds and beetroot powder, has been installed...
Tiny Vinyl to release tiny, biobased PVC records
In the US, a startup called Tiny Vinyl has created cute, mini, vinyl records out of bio-attributed polyvinyl chloride. The 4-inch mini singles play...
Bioplastics Innovation Hub and Cass Materials partner to convert wheat straw into seafood packaging
In West Australia, Bioplastics Innovation Hub and Cass Materials, a Perth biotechnology company, have partnered to develop wheat straw-based foam to ship seafood.
According to...
Corbion and BRAIN Biotech partner on nature-based ingredients
In Germany, Corbion and BRAIN Biotech AG have partnered to develop novel biobased, antimicrobial compounds and derivatives.
The collaboration will accelerate Corbion’s efforts to...
India’s PeelON raises $1M for produce packaging
In India, PeelON, a company developing compostable packaging films that extend the shelf-life of food, has raised $1 million in seed funding. The company...