Omani students invent biodegradable fishing line
In Oman, students at University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat have developed biodegradable fishing line from Prosopis juliflora tree, an invasive species...
National Corn Growers Association invites you to “answer the call” for corn innovation
In Missouri, The National Corn Growers Association has launched the fourth iteration of its Consider Corn Challenge—an open-innovation contest that invites participants to “answer...
LAPP and BASF partner to create the world’s first biobased ethernet cable
In Germany, cable and wire manufacturer LAPP is using biobased plastic produced by chemicals giant BASF in cable sheathing.
LAPP will be showcasing the...
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion create PLA-PHA blend for compostable coffee pods
In Georgia, bioplastic makers Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion say they have developed a compostable material for single-use coffee pods that complies with proposed...
Lummus and RWDC partner to license PHA technology
In Houston, process technologies provider Lummus Technology and bioplastics company RWDC Indus-tries have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand availability of polyhydroxyalkanoates via...
“Dirrty” singer Christina Aguilera co-founds clean-ingredient personal lubricant brand
In San Francisco, grammy award winner Christina Aguilera has co-founded a plant-based personal lubricant brand named Playground.
The company actually launched last year, but...
Dennis Quaid documentary series to feature Greenbutts cigarette filters
In San Diego, plant-based cigarette filter company Greenbutts reports it will be featured in an upcoming episode of Viewpoint, a long-running educational documentary series...
Fruit of the Loom introduces wood fiber underwear for men
In Kentucky, Fruit of the Loom has partnered with Austrian wood-based textiles maker Lenzing Group to introduce a new line of men’s underpants. Dubbed...
Mastercard targets 100% renewable or recycled cards by 2028
In New York, payment processor Mastercard aims to replace polyvinyl chloride credit cards with recycled PVC, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or bioplastic polylactic acid versions...
PepsiCo opens compostable packaging tech center
In Texas, PepsiCo subsidiaries Frito-Lay and Quaker have opened a technical center with the goal of accelerating development of compostable packaging.
The Greenhouse Learning...