Maryland researchers tweak wood into cheap, effective insulating material
In Maryland, researchers have developed an inexpensive, biodegradable, and heat-insulating material dubbed nanowood that could revolutionize energy-efficient buildings.
Current insulating materials are expensive, energy-intensive to...
Two friends quit jobs, create leather alternative made from cactus
In Mexico, two entrepreneurs have developed a biodegradable, vegan leather from cactus, which they named Desserto. Friends Adrian Lopez Velarde and Marte Cazarez began...
Craft brewers eager to adopt biobased packaging
In Mexico, E6PR (Eco Six Pack Ring) is gaining traction for its biodegradable six-pack beer packaging.
Since being launched in 2018, the rings have been...
French bioplastic firm expanding product range
In France, packaging company SPhere is expanding its bioplastics offerings and anticipating Asia to be its next high-demand market.
Established in 1976, SPhere began using...
Biobased fertilizer firm leases idled Mosaic plant
In Florida, Anuvia Plant Nutrients, a company converting organic waste into fertilizers, has leased an idle Mosaic phosphate plant in Florida.
By repurposing Mosaic’s Plant...
Get high and be green with hemp-based cannabis packaging
In Colorado, Sana packaging is developing hemp-based bioplastics that can meet the regulatory and cost requirements of the cannabis industry.
James Eichner and Ron Basak-Smith...
Soybean sealant helps keep Minnesota road-worthy
In Minnesota, BioSpan Technologies’ soybean-based pavement additive has been helping cut costs in road upkeep for several years.
RePLAY Agricultural Oil Seal and Preservation Agent...
Bacteria is the next trend in home décor and sustainable living
In New York, presenters at the 2018 Biodesign Challenge Summit showcased a number of bacteria-based technologies that enhance design and functionality of home décor.
Students...
“Minimalist” shoes a step toward greener living
In San Diego, self-described “barefoot” and “minimalist” shoe maker VIVOBAREFOOT is planning a new product line made with polymer made from industrial field corn.
Dubbed...
Anonymous Donor Gives University Huge $8 million Donation for Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
In New Jersey, an anonymous donor, maybe looking to give a nice big charity donation before the end of the tax year, or someone...