Sitting on some wood – Lenzing’s latest goes to automotive seat covers
In Austria, Lenzing partnered up with Swiss automaker Rinspeed to expand into automotive seat covers and upholstery. Lenzing produces Tencel, a brand of lyocell...
Report says biobased biodegradable plastics to reach 1,356.9 thousand tons by 2020
In the United Kingdom, Future Market Insights states in its latest report that the global bio-based biodegradable plastics market is expected to demonstrate a...
Carbon Footprint Challenge 2019 open for students and young professionals
In Germany, for the second year in a row, Covestro is a partner of the global Carbon Footprint Challenge, an international business idea competition...
Itaconix gets first European order for new biobased detergent polymer
In New Hampshire, Itaconix received its first order from a European customer for its latest bio-based detergent polymer following successful trials. The customer is...
Using Glass to Treat Cancer and Wounds – Ceramic Engineering Professor Named to National...
In Missouri, Dr. Delbert Day, a ceramic engineering professor who has been with the Missouri University of Science and Technology for over 50 years...
Oregon company launches deodorants for nursing moms
In Oregon, natural products brand Earth Mama has launched a new deodorant line for pregnant and nursing mothers as well as people with sensitive...
Organic cereals in 100% biobased recyclable packaging coming to every school in America
In Canada, the world’s largest organic breakfast company, Nature’s Path, joined up with California-based food and garden startup Back to the Roots for an...
Hydrogels and peptides could revolutionize root canals
In Massachusetts, exciting news came from the 256th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society for anyone who might need a root...
Pepsico Awards “Hidden Figures” Prizes for STEM Leaders
In Michigan, University of Michigan alum Midori Maeda was one of 10 runners-up for Pepsico and 21st Century Fox’s “Hidden Figures” contest which highlights...
EPA awards $2.3M to 21 small businesses for novel tech like PFAS water remediation
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving $2.3 million in funding for 21 small businesses to develop technologies that will help...