True baller: Former soccer star CEO Mathieu Flamini earns billions in biobased chemicals

In London, former soccer standout Mathieu Flamini claims to be out-earning soccer megastars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo thanks to his position as cofounder...

Saucony introduces 90% biobased shoe

In Massachusetts, sneaker brand Saucony is set to launch a 90% biobased shoe. Sneaker News reports that the Saucony Sustainable Shadow 6000 features a...

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...

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Mercedes-Benz taps Modern Meadow for 80% plant-based leather

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