Tree to tech: Empa creates wooden computer mouse
In Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has created a computer mouse that works like any other, expect it...
COSMAX partners with KRIBB to develop biobased materials from Indonesian plants
In Indonesia, global cosmetics firm COSMAX has partnered with the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology to develop new functional materials incorporating biotechnology....
BASF, IFF sign enzyme and biopolymer development pact
In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has partnered with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform...
Symrise invests in biomanufacturing firm Cellibre
In Germany, Symrise has made an undisclosed equity investment in Cellibre, a San Diego-based company specializing in sustainable biomanufacturing.
By partnering with Cellibre, Symrise...
New yoga fabric collection from Hyosung TNC and Lenzing “nama-stays” away from synthetic fibers
In South Korea, global elastane leader Hyosung TNC and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens...
Givaudan inaugurates French biotech center for beauty ingredients
In France, fragrance and beauty ingredient maker Givaudan has opened a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse.
The facility will accelerate development of...
EF Polymer raises $17.8M for biobased SAPs
In Japan, 100% biobased super absorbent polymers startup EF Polymer K.K. has raised $17.8 million in a Series B financing.
EF Polymer has reached...
Syensqo launches biobased additive for fabric softeners
In Belgium, Syensqo has introduced a new biobased polymer technology that enables fabric softeners to deliver long-lasting fragrance and softness benefits. Dubbed Easysoft PA,...
Lab tested, planet approved: Eppendorf to introduce biobased sample processing plates
In Germany, lab consumables maker Eppendorf will soon launch Deepwell Plates BioBased for use in high-throughput sample processing.
Made with 95% second-generation feedstock, the...
From larvae to laundry: Sasol introduces insect oil-based surfactant
In Houston, Sasol has introduced a surfactant made from oil obtained from black soldier fly larvae.
Trade named LIVINEX IO 7, the insect-based surfactant meets...