Cosmetics JV Between Amyris and Nikkol Begins Operations
In Japan, cosmetics ingredients firm Nikkol has finalized the formation of its 50-50 joint venture with Amyris.
The JV, dubbed Apprinova, was first announced in...
Textile recycling process gives used garments a second life
In Austria, fashion label Sabinna and the Wearable technologists Engage with Artists for Responsible innovation (WEAR) project have developed a process to turn used...
Deinove produces carotenoid at scale
In France, Deinove has successfully produced its first batch of renewable, fermentation-based carotenoids for cosmetics use.
Scale-up was announced in December and was carried out...
Camping gear and apparel maker links with Spinnova for sustainable fibers
In Norway, outdoor clothing and equipment brand Bergans has tapped Spinnova, a Finnish maker of fibers from wood and wood waste streams, to provide...
Genomatica CEO reflects on past challenges, looks ahead to new products
In San Diego, Genomatica CEO Christophe Schilling reports that the company has successfully commercialized renewable processes to produce plastics and cosmetics and is next...
Scottish pact looks to boost chitin as biopolymer
In Scotland, global consulting and engineering company Wood has partnered with CuanTec Ltd. to develop separation facilities that will process shellfish waste to extract...
I’m Lovin’ It: Major McDonald’s franchisee taps UBQ for plastic alternative
In South America, the region’s largest McDonald’s franchisee has announced it will substitute plastic trays for more sustainable materials. Arcos Dorados Holdings has contracted...
Bio-Vogue: Shrimp and mushroom waste hit the NY Fashion Week runway
In New York, designer Peter Do included clothing made from shrimp and mushroom waste in his Spring Summer 2023 collection’s Fashion Week debut.
The material—sourced...
Corapack adopts renewable cellulose films
In Italy, food packaging film company Corapack is using renewable cellulose film produced by Futamura.
Corapack will use the compostable films, dubbed NatureFlex, for...
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...