French biotech firm set to launch first cosmetics ingredient
In France, Deinove has announced it will launch its first cosmetics active ingredient—a carotenoid with antioxidant and healing properties—in the first half of 2018.
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Microsoft and Alcantara create biobased keyboard
In Milan, software and hardware leader Microsoft and materials company Alcantara have partnered to develop computer keyboards partially made from sugarcane waste.
Alcantara and...
Bee nesting material creates buzz for Kiwi bioplastic startup
In New Zealand, a biotech startup is looking at how to harness the properties of bees’ nesting material to produce a superior bioplastic film,...
Firmenich launches traceability initiative for flavors business
In Switzerland, fragrance and flavor major Firmenich has launched the Natural and Clean Label to provide traceability for its food and beverage products.
The label...
South Korean convenience stores launch biobased to-go containers
In South Korea, two convenience stores have announced that they will switch to eco-friendly dosirak as the country works to reduce plastic waste.
CU’s to-go...
Be green and prevent cracked screens with biobased phone cases
In the UK, men’s magazine GQ British has compiled a list of eco-friendly phone cases to help its readers “channel their inner Attenborough.”
While not...
Suicide machine features 3D printed, biodegradable coffin
In Austria, designer Philip Nitschke has unveiled a suicide machine complete with a 3-D printed, removable coffin for efficient removal and burial of the...
Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs
In the United Kingdom, Reebok and National Geographic have partnered on a collection of plant-based sneakers aimed at raising awareness of endangered species.
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Texas researchers report graphene breakthrough
In Texas, Rice University scientists have turned pine into graphene—an electrical conductor—using lasers.
Laser-induced graphene is a form of carbon that is just an atom...
New microbeads concept could actually benefit oceans
In Puerto Rico, a university chemistry lab is working to create microbeads out of algae, chitosan, and iron that could remediate harmful sunscreen chemicals...