Amyris to join Russel Microcap Index
In California, renewable chemicals company Amyris says it is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the Russell US Indexes...
Mumbai startup seeks to combat plastic waste with biobased bamboo and corn products
In Mumbai, a start-up is producing biodegradable, everyday items like kitchen towels and trashbags from bamboo and corn starch to help combat plastic waste...
Bangladesh set to ramp up production of jute bags
In Bangladesh, a state-run company is set to begin manufacturing shopping bags from jute to help meet the country’s goals of discouraging the use...
Ranking 2018’s most compelling green tech innovations
In Australia, online lifestyle publication eco warrior princess has ranked the best green technology innovations launched in 2018, and renewable and circular economy products...
Valencia looks to convert seaweed into bioplastics
In Spain, scientists are working to valorize nuisance seaweed that washes up on Valencia’s beaches by converting it into bioplastic.
The work is being carried...
Indian scientists turn human hair into fertilizer
In India, researchers at the Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute in Bhavnagar, Gujarat have successfully converted human hair into melanin, keratin, and...
DuPont boosts probiotics capacity with Rochester, NY fermentation plant
In New York, DuPont has opened a large-scale probiotics production unit. The Rochester plant, which will supply the dietary supplement and food and beverage...
Clumsy consumers can still be eco-friendly with plant-based iPhone case
In California, mobile tech company Incipio launched a line of biobased iPhone cases at the landmark electronics show CES 2020. Dubbed Organicore, the cases...
Bioplastic earns top science fair prize for teen scientist
In California, young scientist Jacqueline Prawira has won a top award at the BROADCOM Masters science fair for her bioplastics made from paper, cotton,...
Chemical company looks to Canada’s marine life for useful molecules
In Canada, chemical company Croda International has built a marine biotechnology facility on the Canadian Coast to identify marine microbes with useful properties for personal...