Proof that Yes, Children Heal Quicker than You Do, and Maybe Now You can...
In Ireland, scientists have found scientific proof explaining why children heal more quickly than adults. Children's stem cells have the JNK3 gene which allows...
Sausage without the sausage – Dunkin’ offers new Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich
In New York, all of Dunkin’ Manhattan locations now have a plant-based sausage breakfast sandwich from Beyond Meat. This is Beyond Meat’s first U.S....
Going Back to Straw Houses? Biomaterials like Hemp and Straw Proving to Be Better...
In Europe, biomaterials are proving to be better than conventional building products due to their beneficial natural properties. Researchers and builders in six different...
Regenerative fibers and water-based textile coatings make for sustainable shoes
In Germany, Covestro and the Austria-based Lenzing Group developed environmentally-compatible polyurethane (PU) synthetics for the shoe industry. It uses Tencel Lyocell fiber from Lenzing,...
Vegea showcases clothing prototypes using grape-based leather textiles
In Italy, Vegea completed its first wardrobe capsule made entirely of a biobased leather made from grapes. After working with research centers on the...
Climbing to new heights with biobased rock climbing holds
In Pennsylvania, students majoring in biorenewable systems from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and who worked as managers at Penn State’s indoor climbing...
Flax bottles make getting boozy a little greener
In France, SAS Green Gen Technologies is looking to improve the environmental footprint of libations by developing flax-based wine and beer bottles.
“As brands seek...
American Process and MYBiomass Collaborate on Malaysia Oil Palm Biomaterials Project
In Malaysia, MYBiomass Sdn. Bhd. and Atlanta, Georgia based American Process Inc. are working together on a nanocellulose production project using oil palm empty...
Polybion creates fungicel based biomaterials packaging
In Mexico, Polybion is replacing unicel with fungicel, a biomaterial made from fungi that can be used in packaging material. Brothers Alexis and Axel...
Bayer Middle Africa Expands Presence in Nigeria
In Nigeria, Bayer Middle Africa Limited announced it is now active in Nigeria and is participating in the International Trade Fair this week in...