Givaudan buys AMSilk’s cosmetics business
In Germany, flavor, fragrance and cosmetics giant Givaudan has acquired the cosmetics business of AMSilk GmbH, a producer of vegan silk biopolymers, for an...
3-D Printing with Bacteria Evaluated for Graphene Structures
In the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology researchers are using bacteria and 3-D printing to produce graphene. The work could yield a more environmentally...
Supermarket chain embraces renewable packaging
In New York, popular supermarket chain Wegman’s is taking steps to improve the sustainability of its packaging, including replacing paper and plastic materials with...
WSU researchers report lignin-based carbon fiber breakthrough
In Washington, researchers have developed a new approach to turning lignin into carbon fiber suitable for automotive applications.
In a presentation at the recent National...
New York governor supports forest products center
In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has earmarked $6.6 million in his proposed budget to support a new Biorefinery Development and Commercialization Center at...
Natural Skincare Firm Calls Shenanigans on Big Players’ Organic Claims
In New Zealand, organic skincare firm Goodbye is raising concerns that an absence of marketing rules is letting large manufacturers of soap, shampoo, and...
UK startup creates “infinite” toothbrush
In the United Kingdom, an oral care startup is set to launch a biobased, “infinite” toothbrush that consumers can send back to the company...
Graphene’s applications extend to the salon
In Illinois, researchers at Northwestern have used graphene to dye hair and control frizz. Conventional hair dyes are alkaline solutions that open hair cuticles...
London engineering firm sees food waste as the building material of the future
In London, engineering and design firm Arup has released a report on how common organic materials—including potato, banana, and peanut waste—can be repurposed as...
Healthy “milk-style” chocolate launch taps British biobased packaging firm
In Ireland, a health food brand known for its dairy-free ice cream has teamed up with plant-based packaging firm Parkside. Nobó will use Parkside’s...