AIMPLAS project assesses cultivation of biobased feedstocks on marginal land
In Europe, a multi-institute project evaluating the use of marginal land to cultivate trees and shrubs for use as feedstocks for bioplastics, biochar, and...
Ginkgo Bioworks and Sumitomo Chemical sign third biomanufacturing pact
In Boston, Sumitomo Chemical will collaborate with Ginkgo Bioworks to develop functional chemicals using synthetic biology.
Under the terms of the deal, Ginkgo will...
Balena and designer Kitty Shukman create 3D-printed biodegradable sandals
In Israel, biodegradable material firm Balena and designer Kitty Shukman have partnered to create a unique, 3D-printed concept slide called ROOTS.
The slip-on casual sandals...
Fun-gi in the Sun: The Magical Mushroom Company is developing mycelium bodyboards
In the United Kingdom, The Magical Mushroom Company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to develop and commercialize bodyboarding boards made from mycelium, hemp and...
Acronyms attract: BMW invests in NFW
In Germany, BMW I Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in NFW, a creator of all-natural, plastic-free alternatives to materials such as leathers, foams,...
QUT develops biobased glue for Great Barrier Reef
In Australia, researchers at Queensland University of Technology have developed a biobased glue that they hope can repair sections of the Great Barrier Reef...
Egg-citing idea: Canada’s Spark Sourcing cuts plastics by adding eggshell material
In New Brunswick, indigenous entrepreneur Nicole Hollins has founded Spark Sourcing to distribute solutions that reduce plastics content up to 50% by adding eco-shell,...
Holiferm and Fibenol collaborate on biosurfactants
In the United Kingdom, Holiferm and Fibenol will jointly develop biosurfactants from wood residues. The partnership will leverage Fibenol’s wood-based sugars and Holiferm’s fermentation...
Dirty Labs expands biobased laundry detergents at Whole Foods
In Oregon, Dirty Labs has expanded its biodegradable Bio Enzyme Laundry Detergents to include a new fragrance. Murasaki Bio Laundry Detergent and Bio Booster...
Apical Oleochemical starts up large facility in China
In China, Apical Oleochemical (Taixing) Co., Ltd. has started up the first phase of its Oleochemical Industry Integration Project at Taixing, Jiangsu.
At 600,000...