German scientists seek microalgae breakthrough
In Germany, a new project to produce platform chemicals using microalgae as feedstock has gotten underway.
Led by Professor Stefan Mecking from the University of...
History Channel “Ax Man” Buckin’ Billy Ray Smith endorses soy-based chainsaw oil
In Maryland, U.S. Soy and Stanley Black & Decker outdoor brand DEWALT have developed soy-based Bar & Chain Biodegradable Oil for chainsaws and other...
Shareholders approve Novozymes-Chr. Hansen merger
In Denmark, shareholders of both Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have approved the previously announced merger of the biosolutions leaders in a deal that “unleash...
UEFA Euro 2024 official match ball from adidas brings biobased materials to the pitch
In Germany, sporting goods and apparel giant adidas unveiled the official match ball that will be used at next year’s European Football Championship and...
Sustainable methanol project to receive EU funding
In Sweden, renewable chemicals maker Perstorp has been selected by The European Union Innovation Fund to receive a grant for Project Air, a planned...
Wacker launches biobased silicone for cosmetics
In Germany, Wacker Chemie has launched a biobased silicone for cosmetics applications.
BELSIL Eco Silicone Fluids have viscosity ranging from 5 and 60,000 centistokes and...
Squid genes may one day illuminate the City of Lights
In Paris, start-up Glowee is hoping to light up the world’s most romantic city with bacteria engineered to contain squid genes.
Glowee founder Sandra...
Natural hand sanitizer lands on Australian shelves
In Australia, botanical antimicrobial hand sanitizer firm Elyptol Australia Pty. Ltd. has added Chemist Warehouse to its global retail network.
"Consumers are now far more...
Henkel signs FDCA offtake agreement with Avantium
In Amsterdam, consumer products giant Henkel has agreed to purchase unspecified amounts of biobased furandicarboxylic acid from Avantium. Henkel plans to use the FDCA...
Small-batch personal care maker gains a following
In Washington State, small business owner Laura Kneib has been batch-producing soap, lip balms, and shampoo using waste biodiesel glycerin and reclaimed vegetable oil...