Shark Tank passes on compostable Happi Floss

In Oregon, compostable flosser Happi Floss has walked away from a Shark Tank season 14 episode empty handed. The sharks had issue with Happi...

Groupe Berkem acquires vegetable oil producer Biopress

In France, Groupe Berkem has completed the acquisition of Biopress, a producer of 100% natural vegetable oils and proteins. Based in Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne), Biopress is...

Coconuts and lemons might hold key to efficient heating and cooling

In Sweden, a team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology has developed a construction material from coconuts, lemons, and modified wood that can help...

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...

adidas launches sugarcane foam slides

In Germany, sneaker and sportswear brand adidas has launched a renewable version of its popular adiFOM Adilette slides. The slip-ons feature the black and...

Bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific announces $130-million term loan

In Georgia, Danimer Scientific, Inc. has closed a new $130-million senior secured term loan that “significantly improves its near-term liquidity position, and enables it...

Stora Enso and Kolon Industries partner on biobased FDCA

In Sweden, Stora Enso and Kolon Industries have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop biobased polyesters and downstream applications, as well as renewable...

Hyosung looks to Origin Materials to advance biobased batteries, auto parts and apparel

In California, Hyosung Materials has signed a reservation agreement to source biobased materials from Origin Materials for use in batteries, automotive parts, and apparel....

Pig poop pavement project wins grant

In Illinois, a project looking to convert pig manure and food waste into biobased binding material for road construction and roofing shingles has won...

Food waste-to-bioplastics startup TripleW raises $16.5 million

In Israel, lactic acid and polylactic acid startup TripleW has raised $16.5 million to advance the several food waste upgrade projects it has in...

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In New York, beverage company Yerba Madre and design studio Basura have partnered to create shoes out of dirt, organic fibers, and acacia gum...