Cool as a cucumber (coating): Saveggy receives grant for edible produce packaging material
In Sweden, a startup has received a €440,000 ($485,000) grant to scale up an edible cucumber coating made from a plant-based materials.
Saveggy says...
ProjectEx seeks $1 million for lab-grown exotic leather
In Singapore, a startup looking to grow exotic leathers in a lab has launched a $1-million, pre-seed fundraising round.
ProjectEx was was spun-out of...
Miniland toys adds biobased materials to toy time
In Miami, educational toymaker Miniland has reported progress on its sustainability initiatives, including efforts to produce eco-friendly toys and games made of biobased materials....
Bioplastics maker Danimer rings closing bell on the NYSE
In New York City, executives at bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific rang the New York Stock Exchange closing bell on Monday, April 17th, to mark...
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...