New kind of spider silk vaccine could help fight cancer and diseases
In Switzerland, researchers from the universities of Geneva (UNIGE), Freiburg (UNIFR), Munich, and Bayreuth, in collaboration with the German company AMSilk, developed spider silk...
World’s first wearable fashion garment made from liquid waste
In Australia, biomaterial technology company Nanollose Ltd created the world’s first wearable garment using the company’s eco-friendly Tree-Free Rayon fibre (Nullarbor), sourced from sustainable...
Indian company makes tableware from leaves
In Hyderabad, India, a local company is making biodegradable tableware and packaging from fallen areca leaves and recycled paper.
"I call myself a waste person,...
Sealed Air expands into biobased food packaging
In Texas, Sealed Air Corporation entered into an agreement with Kuraray America, Inc., a Japanese chemical company, to offer food packaging materials derived from...
Arbiom receives €10.9M in funding and launches new wood to food value chain project
In France, Arbiom received €10.9 million (about $12.8 million) in funding from the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking to demonstrate the production of sustainable feed...
Cool, cutting-edge concept with world’s first bioplastic fridge
In Sweden, leading global appliance company, Electrolux, developed a refrigerator prototype where all the visible plastic parts are made of bioplastics from renewable sources....
BAUX launches 100% biobased acoustical panels
In Sweden, BAUX launched their latest innovation, the first 100% bio-based acoustical panels, which were developed in collaboration with design studio Form Us With...
India is looking to revive jute industry
In India, a centuries-old textile manufacturing process is being revived by the need for greener materials.
Indian officials are pushing to reopen jute factories that...
High expectations: Illinois okays hemp cultivation
In Illinois, Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to allow cannabis cultivation for industrial purposes such as fabrics, plastics, and construction materials.
The Industrial...
Heinz developing paper bottle to “ketchup” with sustainability trends
In Pennsylvania, food giant Kraft Heinz is developing prototype ketchup bottles made of paper in collaboration with Pulpex, the company behind Johnny Walker’s paper-based...