Big Apple biomaterials: Gotham Foundry looks to accelerate biobased innovation in NYC
In New York, a new innovation hub aims to bring biobased material innovations to New York City industries such as fashion and construction.
Located...
FABULOSE animal-free leather project awarded €3.5 million
In Europe, a consortium of researchers looking for animal-free leather alternatives produced using cellulose or cyanophycin as feedstock has been awarded a €3.5 million...
Genomatica and Sojitz sign biobased nylon-6 pact
In California, industrial biomanufacturing leader Genomatica has entered into a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Genomatica’s...
Celtic Renewables and Enzyme Supplies sign biorefining pact
In the UK, Celtic Renewables has partnered with Enzyme Supplies Ltd. in a deal that marries Enzyme Supplies’ enzyme formulations with Celtic Renewables’ award-winning...
EcoSynthetix gains new customers for biobased strength aid
In Ontario, EcoSynthetix has announced that two new tissue lines in Europe are using its SurfLock™-brand biobased strength aids.
The contract wins were a...
UK utility extracting glucose from used TP
In the United Kingdom, water treatment company United Utilities is trialing a process at its Blackburn sewage works to extract glucose from used toilet...
Stella McCartney takes flight with plant-based feathers
In New York, sustainability-focused designer Stella McCartney used faux feathers made from plant-based materials in fashions exhibited at the recent Paris Fashion Week.
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Artificial Nature hits milestone scaling PLH
In Germany, Artificial Nature S.L. has scaled up production of its biobased and biodegradable copolyester PLH to 300 metric tons per year. The milestone...
Michroma, CJ CheilJedang sign natural colorants pact
In California, biotech companies Michroma and CJ CheilJedang have partnered to advance commercial manufacturing of Michroma's biotech-based colorants.
The collaboration will harness CJCJ's manufacturing capabilities...
Nailed it! BioBond formulates renewable nail glue
In Indiana, BioBond Adhesives has launched BioMelt™, a new biobased adhesive for artificial fingernails.
Unlike traditional nail glues that rely on synthetic and often...