Marrone Bio Innovations expands fungicide to Africa
In Morocco, the country received its first shipment of biofungicide from Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI). MBI provides pest management and plant health products for...
U.S. Army is looking for a few good biobased, seed-conveying bullets
In the United States, the Department of Defense is looking for partners to develop biodegradable training ammunition that doubles as a seed for environmentally...
High fashion looks to waste to clean up its act
In Italy, the fashion industry is eyeing waste from industries such as orange and dairy in an effort to reduce its large environmental impact.
“The...
NREL researchers announce biobased acrylonitrile progress
In Colorado, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratories have made headway in their efforts to produce acrylonitrile—a carbon fiber precursor—from corn.
The lab has...
(Don’t) hit the road: Biobased fabric used to protect Tour de France cyclists
German cycling squad Team Sunweb will be donning protective, biobased jerseys at the upcoming Tour de France. The jersey fabric—trade named Dyneema—is made from...
Entrepreneurs start eco-friendly sanitary napkin company
In India, two entrepreneurs have created biodegradable sanitary napkins from the stems of kenaf fibers.
Dubbed Bliss Pads, Niveda R and Gowthan S chose stems...
Millennial unveils bioplastic made from mango peels and seaweed
In Taiwan, a young research intern at the Institute of Biological Chemistry at the Academia Sinica has developed a bioplastic from mango peels and...
Stay warm with popcorn? Theater snack holds promise for building insulation
In Germany, researchers at Georg August University have created a process to turn popcorn into a polystyrene foam alternative for building insulation.
Forest Sciences professor...
Idemitsu Kosan, OPTC, and Marubeni Collaborate to Establish Biomass PTA Supply Chain
In Japan, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Oriental Petrochemical (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., and Marubeni Corporation have partnered to establish a supply chain for biobased purified...
Global Bioenergies signs offtake agreement for French energy market
In France, energy supplier Butagaz has signed an exclusive partnership to use Global Bioenergies’ biobased isobutene in in its butane and propane for energy...