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...
Super durable bioplastic derived from ‘doodoo’
In Sweden, a new, fossil-free bioplastic is emerging that is more durable than both regular plastic and other bioplastics, and is potentially better suited...
Plant based ingredients target skin conditions caused by blue light
In France, BASF’s Care Creations presented several new active ingredients that were derived from the research activities of the company’s innovation platforms on epigenetics,...
UCapture platform helps emission reduction in online shopping
In Switzerland, sustainability solutions provider South Pole has partnered with UCapture, a green-tech platform that helps inject climate consciousness into online shopping. The two...
Slide down the slopes with ski boots made with castor oil and carbon
In Italy, outdoor footwear and clothing company, La Sportiva, opens 2019 with ski boots made with castor oil based polymers and carbon shells as...
Neutrogena introduces personalized 3D printed sheet mask
In California, Neutrogena developed its most personalized skincare product ever, the Neutrogena MaskiD which is a data-powered, custom-printed hydrogel mask created from cellulose sourced...
Schaeffler unveils bio-hybrid vehicle
In Nevada, Germany-based automotive engineering company, Schaeffler, unveiled its “Bio-Hybrid” vehicle at CES in Las Vegas. Bio-Hybrid is near production with an expected market...
Painting the future together with AkzoNobel
In the Netherlands, AkzoNobel launched a “Paint the Future” challenge to connect bright minds and promising solutions from across the globe with AkzoNobel’s expertise,...
Busting the biodegradable balloon bubble
In Massachusetts, a senior scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Chris Reddy, burst some bubbles when he said that Bunch O Balloon’s claim that...
Biobased bandages now available for boo-boos
In Australia, two companies are now selling biodegradable bandages as a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bandages. Nutricare developed bandages made from 100...