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...
Finnish researchers report wax coating for cellulose fibers
In Finland, researchers at Aalto University have developed a natural wax coating that make garments made from cellulose fibers breathable and water resistant, similar...
Indian appliance maker buys majority stake in Australia’s Ecolife
In India, TKK Prestige has bought a majority stake in Ecolife, an Australia-based producer of biodegradable tableware.
TTK Prestige, an appliance maker backed by private...
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...
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...
Eat your fork: Edible cutlery maker looks to cut down on India’s plastics problem
In India, an entrepreneur has developed edible cutlery to reduce the 120 billion disposable utensils India currently tosses in the trash annually.
Bakey’s, founded by...
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...
Iran eyes biobased, “nano-mulch” to prevent dust storms
In Iran, scientists are developing “nano-mulch” made from sugarcane extract that helps combat the region’s devastating dust storms. The product, developed by researchers at...
Shipping containers converted into London biotech labs
In London, a network of shipping containers is being used as lab space for biotechnology startups.
Dubbed Open Cell, the space is advertised as unconventional...
Sustainable kitty litter brand set to expand distribution
In Miami, a sustainable kitty litter firm has entered into a partnership that will get it distributed in more than 4,500 independent retailers in...