Field hockey world cup pitches feature biobased turf from Poligras
In India, the 2023 field hockey world cup fields at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela will use partially biobased turf manufactured by Spain’s Poligras.
Shaun Goudie,...
Symrise takes minority stake in EvodiaBio
In Germany, flavors and fragrances giant Symrise has taken a minority stake in bio-industrial startup EvodiaBio. The minority stake was acquired through Symrise’s participation...
Shell to supply biosurfactants for Henkel detergents
In Louisiana, two Shell Chemical LP production sites will manufacture biobased surfactants for Henkel, producer of household-name detergents like Persil®, Purex® and all.
The collaboration...
Solvay to produce tire additive from rice waste in Italy
In Italy, chemical maker Solvay is investing at its Livorno site to manufacture its first highly dispersible silica from sodium silicate derived from rice...
Maire Tecnimont acquires majority stake in Conser
In Italy, engineering and technology conglomerate Maire Tecnimont has acquired a majority stake in biodegradable monomer firm Conser.
Upon closing, the 83.5% stake will...
Crayola partners on natural glitter sunscreen
In Pennsylvania, Crayola has partnered with a biodegradable glitter maker to produce colorful and sparkly sunscreen for kids.
Partner Sunshine & Glitter, whose glitter...
Israel’s Balena field tests cinnamon-scented compostable slides
In Tel Aviv, material science company Balena hopes to shortly launch 60% biobased, 100% compostable, and cinnamon-scented slide-style sandals.
Made from a proprietary natural...
Mowilex produces air-cleaning paint from seeds and grass
In Indonesia, Mowilex has created a 28% biobased paint that is not only more sustainable to produce, but also converts harmful formaldehyde into water...
LanzaTech SPAC heads to shareholder vote
In Chicago, special purpose acquisition company AMCI Acquisition Corp. II has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders to vote on the proposed business...
Synbio firm Visolis raises $8 million
In California, Visolis has raised $8 million in seed funding to advance its platform, which combines synthetic biology and traditional chemical catalysis to manufacture...