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...
EU-China partnership looks to upcycle agricultural waste
In Dublin, an agricultural waste valorization project unveiled several products to replace single-use plastic, including edible straws and cups from potato byproducts.
“The idea of...
Company using biobased oil recovery solution seeks funding
In New York, enhanced oil recovery company Revitalize Energy has tapped Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $100 million. Revitalize aims...
Aalto University, VTT ink forest products pact
In Finland, Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have signed a collaboration agreement to develop materials from renewable resources. The Academy...
Bioactive materials could make hospital-acquired infections a thing of the past
In Finland, the Sami&Samu project is working on biobased materials, surface finishes, and textiles with antimicrobial properties for use in hospitals.
Sami&Samu, a joint effort...
Itaconix and Nouryon terminate chelates deal
In the United Kingdom, Itaconix and chemical giant Nouryon have mutually agreed to terminate an agreement in which Nouryon exclusively distributes Itaconix’s biobased chelating...
Edible antimicrobial film addresses seafood contamination
In Pennsylvania, researchers at Penn State University, in collaboration with scientists in Thailand, have developed edible film that can help control foodborne pathogens on...
Guilt-free fashion: Evonik invests in animal-free “leather” producer Modern Meadow
In New Jersey, Evonik Venture Capital has made an undisclosed investment in Modern Meadow, a startup developing biofabricated materials with properties similar to leather.
Dubbed...
Trix is for kids—and kids want artificial colors
In Minnesota, cereal maker General Mills is bringing back the “classic” version of the kid’s cereal Trix after a less-vibrant version made with natural...
You scream, I scream, we all scream for less melty ice cream
In Colombia, researchers at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana have found that cellulose fiber extracted from banana plant waste helps slow the dreaded ice cream melt...