TenCate introduces PFAS-free, biobased-infill turf
In the Netherlands, advanced materials company TenCate has developed synthetic turf with several biobased components and zero per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Instead of the...
Tropical Herbs Could Hold Key As Latest Discovery in Breast Cancer Treatment
In Malaysia, University of Malaya researchers found that four species of a tropical and subtropical herb called Phyllanthus, can offer hope for breast cancer...
Would You Like That in Plastic or Bioplastic? Braskem Providing Bakery with Biobased Packaging
In Sweden, Polarbröd, the country’s third largest bakery, decided to replace the usual oil based plastic films and packaging with the greener biobased bio-polyethylene...
Mycelium grill brings the “fun-guy” to the BBQ
In Switzerland, design student Stephanie Singer has created a biodegradable grill made from mycelium and other renewable materials. Dubbed MYC, the structural elements are fireproof...
BASF makes shoe shanks easier and more sustainable
In Germany, BASF presented the newest material developments targeted specifically on manufacturing optimized shanks for shoes but with more sustainable and biobased materials than...
Student establishes vegan leather startup in Columbia
In Colombia, Oxford University student Gabriel Moreno has developed a vegan leather using fibers from the fique plant that helps create a revenue stream...
From car interiors to well drilling, kenaf plant brings promise to biobased products
In Thailand, kenaf has been around for thousands of years, can be harvested in just a few months, and is one of the most...
Woodio’s wood toilet wins top design prize
In Finland, Woodio has won the prestigious ISH Design Plus Award for its wood-based toilet. Made from a wood composite the Nordic-inspired interiors brand...
Love Your FitBit? How About a Skin Patch that Acts like a Lab Test...
In Washington, thanks to researchers at Northwestern University痴 Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics you can now wear a small round skin patch to get back...
Mushroom to grow: Major brands sign on to accelerate mycelium leather
In California, major brands have formed a consortium with Bolt Threads to commercialize mycelium-based leather in 2021. Adidas, Stella McCartney, Lululemon and Kering, which...