Amazon’s Female Founder Initiative invests in bioplastic maker Genecis
In Seattle, online retail behemoth amazon has invested an undisclosed sum in bioplastics startup Genecis.
Luna Yu founded Genecis at the age of 21...
USDA marks first National Bioproducts Day
In Washington, DC, the US Department of Agriculture celebrated the inaugural National Bioproducts Day on March 8. The day is intended to highlight organizations...
IKEA scaling biobased glue to secure climate inroads
In the Netherlands, ubiquitous furniture and housewares brand IKEA is advancing years-long biobased glue development to solidify its environmental goals.
By volume, IKEA’s most-used...
New Vans collection marries “relaxed vibes” and sustainability
In Colorado, popular skater shoe brand Vans has launched a new collection designed to embody the brand’s relaxed vibe and appreciation for nature.
The...
Lenovo will incorporate flax into latest ThinkPad
In Hong Kong, tech multinational Lenovo is reportedly planning to use flax fibers in one of its products. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen2 laptop,...
Indian startup Dungse Labs looks to make useful materials from cow poo
In Hyderabad, India, a startup is making building materials, particle board alternatives, acoustic panels and plastics out of cow dung. The (hopefully odor-free) products...
France’s PILI raises $15.8 million for biobased indigo
In Toulouse, France, biotech and green chemistry company PILI has raised $15.8 million to accelerate commercialization and scale-up of its fermentation-based indigo. The funds...
Tory Burch taps Modern Meadow for vegan leather bag
In New Jersey, fashion brand Tory Burch is using material from plant-based leather pioneer Modern Meadow in its iconic Ella tote.
Dubbed Ella Bio,...
CJ BIO invests in Provectus Algae
In Australia, Provectus Algae has secured an undisclosed strategic investment from CJ BIO, a division of South Korea-based food and biotechnology company CJ CheilJedang.
Provectus...
Kemira and Metsä Group link on forestry-based coating technologies
In Sweden and Finland, Kemira and Metsä Group have agreed to accelerate a cooperation focused on developing a new sustainable product or raw material...