‘Churro Trick’ at rally recycles churro waste fats into Neste renewable diesel

In Finland, Neste Rally Finland, one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Nordic countries and part of the World Rally Championship hosted...

Parcel Health innovates paper pill packaging

In Pennsylvania,  Parcel Health has developed 100% recyclable, paper-based prescription bottles. Dubbed Tully Tubes, the bottles are certified by the US FDA for use in...

Disney joins others in saying sayonara to straws

In California, The Walt Disney Company is joining Starbucks, McDonald’s and Marriott to get rid of single use plastic straws and plastic straws in...

Reebok releases revolutionary plant-based sneaker

In Massachusetts, global fitness brand Reebok launched the first product from its highly-anticipated “Cotton + Corn” sustainable products initiative, a sneaker that is constructed...

World Textile Awards Go to Dupont Sorona Biomaterial and Unifi REPREVE Recycled Fiber

In Delaware, DuPont Industrial Biosciences was a top two contender for World Textile Awards’ Fiber Producer of the Year, which is given every year....

Spider silk parkas could be hitting shelves next year

In New York, outdoor clothing brand North Face has put a protoype parka on display that was made from Qmonos, a recombinant spider silk...

New take on organic, biobased electronics thanks to Bio-on and Kartell agreement

In Italy, Bio-on, announces a strategic agreement with Kartell, through its parent company Felofin which takes a 2% stake in Bio-on with a 10...

Biomaterials to Help Kidney Disease Patients with Dialysis

In Washington, a new Center for Dialysis Innovation has opened at The University of Washington and the Kidney Research Institute. The center will be...

Eucalyptus pulp maker invests in cellulose nanocrystals

In Montreal, Brazilian eucalyptus pulp maker Fibria has invested CAD$5.3 million in Canadian cellulose nanocrystals company CelluForce and  gained exclusive distribution rights to the...

U.S. Air Force defends biomaterial samples collection from Russians

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Air Force is defending its reasons for collecting biomaterial samples from Russians after Russian President Vladimir Putin brought up...

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