Blue agave-based ethanol gains support Down Under
In Australia, the administration of Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is helping fund feasibility studies looking at biorefinery development in the Atherton Tableland region of...
Scottish biotech incubator gets boost from UKRI funding
In Scotland, The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre has received funding from UK Research and Innovation to help boost the region’s early-stage industrial biotechnology innovations.
The...
IFF doubles down on naturals with $7.1-billion acquisition of Frutarom
In New York, International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to acquire Tel Aviv’s Frutarom in a deal worth $7.1 billion.
IFF says acquisition will establish...
Indian oil companies support biodegradable feminine hygiene initiative
In India, several leading oil marketing companies have partnered to build manufacturing centers for biodegradable sanitary napkins.
The centers, to be opened in Odisha, will...
Hemp makes inroads in India
In India, eco-conscious consumers are driving interest in hemp-based products for markets such as textiles, skincare, and packaging.
According to Times of India, the global...
3D-printed bioplastics used to study coral reef complexity
In Fiji, an embattled reef is getting new life thanks to biobased, 3D printed artificial coral developed at the University of Delaware.
Led by Associate...
Let’s ketchup! Cellulose film keeps tomatoes fresh for 30 days
In India, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad have developed an antibacterial composite food packaging that keeps tomatoes fresh for up to 30...
Micronesian banana leather maker introduces second product
In Micronesia, Green Banana Paper, a maker of banana fiber-based leather substitute, will be introducing its second product—a slimmer version of its original wallet....
Wipe without worry: Lenzing fibers certified biodegradable
In Austria, Lenzing says its Viscose, Modal, and Lyocell brand fibers have been certified fully biodegradable in water, soil, and compost by Organic Waste...
Celanese, International Paper win accolades for automotive console composite
In Dallas, the Society of Plastics Engineers in Automotive has awarded Celanese and International Paper their Environmental Award for Sustainable Materials in Automotive for...