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...
Fendi partners with Kengo Kuma on nature-inspired accessories for men
In Italy, ultra-luxury fashion brand Fendi and architect Kengo Kuma have jointly designed men’s accessories that feature biobased materials and are inspired by Japanese...
Microsoft and Alcantara create biobased keyboard
In Milan, software and hardware leader Microsoft and materials company Alcantara have partnered to develop computer keyboards partially made from sugarcane waste.
Alcantara and...
Advanced Biochemical Thailand absorbs AGC Vinythai
In Thailand, biobased epichlorohydrin producer Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) has been absorbed by its parent company, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited.
The transaction was completed...
Evonik acquires cosmetics actives maker Novachem
In Germany, Evonik has acquired Novachem to enhance its sustainable cosmetic active ingredients portfolio. Based in Buenos Aires, Novachem develops biotechnological, natural, and sustainable...