Notpla to be only untaxed single-use plastic in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, a seaweed-based plastic that is best known for winning Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize in 2022 has been named the first—and...
Greenlab taps Ginkgo for enzymes to remediate “forever chemicals”
In Arkansas, Greenlab has tapped Boston-based strain developer Ginkgo Bioworks to discover a novel enzyme to biodegrade PFAS, a group of “forever chemicals” implicated...
Gwenyth Paltrow-endorsed SURI toothbrush delivers dental and environmental health
In London, a toothbrush brand endorsed by actress-turned-lifestyle-guru Gwenyth Paltrow is targeting circular and biobased materials to counter the 4 billion non-biodegradable toothbrushes that...
Indian lingerie brand Intimate Queen emphasizes natural materials and inclusivity
In India, a lingerie brand led by two sisters is emphasizing renewable materials like corn fiber and sugar beet to promote sustainable fashion. Dubbed...
Eni reportedly in talks to sell Novamont stake
In Italy, multinational Eni is in talks to sell a minority stake in its Novamont bioplastics subsidiary, according to a Reuters report. A source...
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to name combined company Novonesis
In Denmark, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have announced that the name of their combined company will be Novonesis.
Announced earlier this year, the merger...
Metsä Spring invests in dry cellulose powder maker FineCell
In Sweden, Metsä Spring, Metsä Group’s innovation company, has made a second investment in FineCell, producer of CellOx dry cellulose powder and hydrogels for...
OMV and Synthos partner on renewable butadiene
In Austria, OMV and Synthos have announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of sustainable raw materials for the production of high-performance tires.
Under...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concessions feature Gaia Biomaterials beer cups
In Abu Dhabi, spectators at a recent Grand Prix race enjoyed drinks from a new type of bioplastic cup. Called biodolomer, the compostable material...
EarthEnable and MycoTile among Morgan Stanley sustainable investing award winners
In New York, the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing announced the third cohort of its Sustainable Solutions Collaborative, an initiative launched in 2020...